How far is Kearny, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Kearny, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.88 mi
01h 34m
Flight
77.59 mi
124.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.59 mi
Kilometers
124.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.88 mi
Kilometers
149.48 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Kearny
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kearny
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kearny
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Kearny
43.7 mi
00h 47m
To Camden
49.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beech Street

    767 ft · 36 sec · Beech Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Midland Avenue

    1931 ft · 59 sec · Midland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bergen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bergen Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    89 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    1698 ft · 41 sec · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    2450 ft · 1 min · Essex Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1695 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge

    999 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
56.9 mi · 61%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 18%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 8%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
Bergen Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

54.5 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 47m from Kearny
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Kearny 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 Kearny to Camden?

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Kearny and 49.2 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Camden. Straight-line distance: 77.59 mi (124.87 km).

Kearny

#1 Kearny

Town in New Jersey

Population40,507
Coordinates40.7684300, -74.1454200
Altitude32
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: Beech Street (-74.145343, 40.76839)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $13.40
Round trip
$26.80
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.40 $26.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.08 $30.17
Premium $4.95 $16.25 $32.50
Diesel $5.98 $19.61 $39.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kearny and Camden. The current time is 22:52:17.

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.