How far is North Plainfield, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from North Plainfield, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
79.82 mi
01h 35m
Flight
60.81 mi
97.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.81 mi
Kilometers
97.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.82 mi
Kilometers
128.46 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in North Plainfield
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Plainfield
2026-04-17T19:58
Arrive Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Plainfield
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 North Plainfield
37 mi
00h 47m
To Camden
42.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Plainfield and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Norwood Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · Norwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Drive

    888 ft · 26 sec · North Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    87 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rock Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Rock Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1683 ft · 34 sec · West Front Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Avenue

    1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Market Road

    1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stelton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    6 mi · 7 min · Hoes Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 18

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  16. 16

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

    2094 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    69 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

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

    999 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Plainfield 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
48.2 mi · 60%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 9%
Hoes Lane
5.99 mi · 8%
Old New Brunswick Road
1.73 mi · 2%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
State Route 18
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 47m from North Plainfield
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield to Camden?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 37 miles from North Plainfield and 42.8 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Plainfield 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 7.7 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 9.2 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

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 North Plainfield and Camden. Straight-line distance: 60.81 mi (97.87 km).

North Plainfield

#1 North Plainfield

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population21,246
Coordinates40.6301000, -74.4273700
Altitude35
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: Norwood Avenue (-74.427428, 40.630044)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.05
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.52 $23.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.95 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.98 $16.86 $33.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Plainfield and Camden. The current time is 19:58:31.

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.