How far is Hightstown, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Hightstown, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hightstown and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hightstown and Camden.
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Start on Main Street
71 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mercer Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Mercer Street
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
35 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight right
3116 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Camden
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
962 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
1694 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hightstown and Camden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 295 South
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hightstown and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hightstown to Camden?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Hightstown and 29.5 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hightstown and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Cornwells Heights
Trenton Transit Center
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hightstown and Camden. Straight-line distance: 39.46 mi (63.51 km).
#1 Hightstown
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,276 |
| Coordinates | 40.2695500, -74.5232100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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