How far is Lafayette, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Lafayette, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
130.82 mi
02h 22m
Flight
84.11 mi
135.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.11 mi
Kilometers
135.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.82 mi
Kilometers
210.53 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, May 7, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, May 7, 2:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-07T10:11
Arrive Camden
Thu, May 7, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Hillsborough
NJ

Township in Somerset county, New Jersey

From Lafayette
56.7 mi
01h 11m
To Camden
74.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meadows Road

    39 m · 10 sec · Meadows Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rt 15 South

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah

    732 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
24.9 mi · 19%
I 287 South
23.9 mi · 18%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 13%
Lafayette Road
11.4 mi · 9%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Sloan Avenue

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
01h 11m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Lafayette and 74.1 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillsborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Camden. Straight-line distance: 84.11 mi (135.37 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey

Population2,352
Coordinates41.0984300, -74.6885000
Altitude170
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: Meadows Road (-74.688769, 41.098565)
End: Broadway (-75.119609, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $18.88
Round trip
$37.75
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.88 $37.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.25 $42.49
Premium $4.95 $22.89 $45.77
Diesel $5.98 $27.63 $55.26

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Camden. The current time is 10:11:34.

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.