How far is Lake Como, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Lake Como, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.04 mi
01h 22m
Flight
59.95 mi
96.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.95 mi
Kilometers
96.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.04 mi
Kilometers
120.76 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Como
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Como
2026-04-22T05:26
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Como
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Lake Como
34.7 mi
00h 41m
To Camden
40.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Lake Como and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Como and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    2602 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2806 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 16th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    934 ft · 16 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    792 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  10. 10

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

    668 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars

    2412 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  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 Lake Como 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
27.6 mi · 37%
New Jersey Turnpike
25.2 mi · 34%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 10%
River Road
3.58 mi · 5%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
I 95 Toll
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 41m from Lake Como
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Como 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 Lake Como to Camden?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Lake Como and 40.3 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Como and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.5 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 7.8 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 6.7 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Como and Camden. Straight-line distance: 59.95 mi (96.48 km).

Lake Como

#1 Lake Como

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates40.1598400, -74.0281900
Altitude7
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: 3rd Avenue (-74.027989, 40.159867)
End: Broadway (-75.119609, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Como and Camden. The current time is 05:26:04.

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.