How far is Pennington, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Pennington, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennington and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington and Camden.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
50 m · 13 sec · East Delaware Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Pennington Road
2754 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road
762 ft · 15 sec · Pennington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pennington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
2336 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1754 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Callowhill Street
1925 ft · 1 min · Callowhill Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
827 ft · 16 sec · North 6th Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
128 m · 23 sec · North 6th Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
126 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, Broadway, Camden, Emergency Parking Area, Waterfront Business District, University District, Campbell's Field
85 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennington and Camden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pennington 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 Pennington to Camden?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Edgewater Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Pennington and 20.6 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pennington and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewater Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Germantown Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewater Park.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennington and Camden. Straight-line distance: 32.79 mi (52.77 km).
#1 Pennington
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 2,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.3284400, -74.7907200 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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