How far is Monroe, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Monroe, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
100.66 mi
01h 37m
Flight
70.9 mi
114.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.9 mi
Kilometers
114.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.66 mi
Kilometers
161.99 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Princeton Junction
NJ

Town

From Monroe
42.7 mi
00h 48m
To Camden
57.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Knolls Road

    85 m · 8 sec · Cedar Knolls Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1489 ft · 48 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whippany Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whippany Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lafayette Avenue

    1 km · 59 sec · Lafayette Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 South: Somerville

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1 km · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden

    1573 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1189 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1645 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  29. 29

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

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sloan Avenue
24.9 mi · 25%
I 287 South
18.5 mi · 18%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 16%
NJ 38
9.78 mi · 10%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton Junction
00h 48m from Monroe
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to Camden?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Monroe and 57.9 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction

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 Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 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 9 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 9 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 Junction.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

25 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 Monroe and Camden. Straight-line distance: 70.9 mi (114.1 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population44,884
Coordinates40.8128800, -74.4423800
Altitude82
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: Cedar Knolls Road (-74.443225, 40.812832)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Camden. The current time is 22:58:54.

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.