How far is Jefferson, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Jefferson, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.04 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.87 mi
20.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.87 mi
Kilometers
20.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.03 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 30, 11:12 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, Apr 30, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-30T10:49
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 30, 11:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Woodbury
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Jefferson
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Camden
10.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridgeton Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bridgeton Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Mantua Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crown Point Road

    1177 ft · 27 sec · Crown Point Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Hannevig Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crescent Boulevard

    31 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Crescent Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 76 West: Walt Whitman Bridge, Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    2637 ft · 41 sec · North-South Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester

    707 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard

    67 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    1002 ft · 29 sec · Morgan Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Camden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bridgeton Pike
3.49 mi · 19%
Mantua Pike
2.81 mi · 16%
Broadway
2.7 mi · 15%
Crescent Boulevard
1.44 mi · 8%
North-South Freeway
1.41 mi · 8%
South Broad Street
1.29 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Bridgeton Pike

Start on Bridgeton Pike

3.49 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
00h 11m from Jefferson
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Camden?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Jefferson and 10.9 miles from Camden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Woodbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 7.5 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbury.

RAIL

30th Street Station

13 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Lindenwold

13 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

14 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Camden. Straight-line distance: 12.87 mi (20.71 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,611
Coordinates39.7537200, -75.2118500
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
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#2 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeton Pike (-75.211902, 39.75375)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Camden. The current time is 10:49:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.