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

The driving distance from Lake Hiawatha, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.93 mi
01h 54m
Flight
76.66 mi
123.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.66 mi
Kilometers
123.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.69 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Nov 6, 5:25 PM EST
Return by in Lake Hiawatha
Fri, Nov 6, 7:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Hiawatha
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Camden
Fri, Nov 6, 5:25 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Hiawatha
9:30 PM EST
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
Princeton
NJ

Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States

From Lake Hiawatha
46 mi
00h 57m
To Camden
61.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chesapeake Avenue

    63 m · 15 sec · Chesapeake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Beverwyck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Beverwyck Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Beverwyck Road

    681 ft · 16 sec · South Beverwyck Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 West

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Interstate 80 West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  30. 30

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

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Hiawatha 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
24.9 mi · 23%
I 287 South
24.4 mi · 23%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 15%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 9%
Brunswick Pike
4.53 mi · 4%
I 295 South
2.17 mi · 2%
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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
00h 57m from Lake Hiawatha
Leave By
2:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Lake Hiawatha and 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 Hiawatha to Camden?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Lake Hiawatha and 61.9 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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 Princeton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 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 10.8 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 10.7 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 Princeton.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

5 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

17 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 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 Lake Hiawatha and Camden. Straight-line distance: 76.66 mi (123.37 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lake Hiawatha

Lake Hiawatha is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8826000, -74.3815400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.381727, 40.882598)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.72 $17.99 $35.99
Premium $5.04 $19.20 $38.40
Diesel $6.33 $24.13 $48.26

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Hiawatha and Camden. The current time is 15:31:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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