How far is Northvale, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Northvale, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
117.48 mi
02h 05m
Flight
96.75 mi
155.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.75 mi
Kilometers
155.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.48 mi
Kilometers
189.07 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Northvale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northvale
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northvale
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Northvale
52.8 mi
01h 02m
To Camden
64.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Northvale and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Livingston Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Knickerbocker Road

    2639 ft · 48 sec · Knickerbocker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    1303 ft · 22 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

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

    999 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northvale 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
65.1 mi · 55%
New Jersey Turnpike
18.7 mi · 16%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 6%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 3%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 2%
Livingston Street
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

54.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 02m from Northvale
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Northvale 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 Northvale to Camden?

The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Northvale and 64.6 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Northvale and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helmetta, 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 Helmetta.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northvale and Camden. Straight-line distance: 96.75 mi (155.7 km).

Northvale

#1 Northvale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,923
Coordinates41.0064900, -73.9490300
Altitude12
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: Livingston Street (-73.949142, 41.006527)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.69 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.83
8.28 gal · 31.38 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.92 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.95 $20.51 $41.02
Diesel $5.98 $24.76 $49.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northvale and Camden. The current time is 21:23:29.

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.