How far is Oakland, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Oakland, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.79 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.49 mi
41.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.82 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-19T09:51
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jefferson
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Oakland
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Camden
23.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alloway-Woodstown Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Alloway-Woodstown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Alloway Road

    1781 ft · 53 sec · Alloway Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bailey Street

    2530 ft · 1 min · Bailey Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harding Highway

    1076 ft · 14 sec · Harding Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Avenue

    2332 ft · 34 sec · West Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1122 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North J Route45

    4 mi · 6 min · North J Route45

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Tomlin Station Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grove Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grove Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 295 North, US 130 North: Trenton

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295

    746 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    573 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester

    835 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Crown Point Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Crown Point Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Station Avenue

    1021 ft · 15 sec · Station Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1282 ft · 18 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    69 m · 6 sec · New Broadway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    3150 ft · 1 min · New Broadway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  24. 24

    Continue on Broadway Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway Turnpike

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tomlin Station Road
5.12 mi · 14%
Kings Highway
4.89 mi · 13%
North J Route45
3.96 mi · 10%
I 295 North
2.75 mi · 7%
Alloway-Woodstown Road
2.73 mi · 7%
South Broadway
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tomlin Station Road

Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road

5.12 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 22m from Oakland
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oakland and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Camden?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Oakland and 23.2 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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 Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Lindenwold

20 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
RAIL

30th Street Station

22 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

24 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

27 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Camden. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 km).

Oakland

#1 Oakland

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population12,841
Coordinates39.5987200, -75.3413000
Altitude17
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: Alloway-Woodstown Road (-75.341295, 39.598719)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 Oakland and Camden. The current time is 09:51:53.

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.