How far is Perth Amboy, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Perth Amboy, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
76.24 mi
01h 18m
Flight
60.35 mi
97.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.24 mi
Kilometers
122.7 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Perth Amboy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perth Amboy
2026-04-22T19:51
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perth Amboy
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 Perth Amboy
34.9 mi
00h 39m
To Camden
41.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Perth Amboy and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Perth Amboy and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    110 m · 15 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    747 ft · 25 sec · Smith Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Street

    667 ft · 24 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fayette Street

    151 m · 16 sec · Fayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto New Brunswick Avenue

    2515 ft · 1 min · New Brunswick Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Amboy Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Waltrous Avenue

    85 m · 8 sec · Waltrous Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJTP, GSP South

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 514, I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: Raritan Center, New Jersey Turnpike, Woodbridge

    1225 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, CR 514 West: Raritan Center, New Jersey Turnpike

    2043 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    1927 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

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

    2199 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

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

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.5 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perth Amboy 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
53.3 mi · 70%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 10%
NJTP
2.88 mi · 4%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
Amboy Avenue
0.93 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

36.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 39m from Perth Amboy
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy to Camden?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 34.9 miles from Perth Amboy and 41.3 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Perth Amboy 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 5.7 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 7.9 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 6.9 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 Perth Amboy and Camden. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 km).

Perth Amboy

#1 Perth Amboy

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population51,309
Coordinates40.5067700, -74.2654200
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: (-74.265392, 40.506829)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.18 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
5.38 gal · 20.36 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.37 $24.74
Premium $4.95 $13.33 $26.65
Diesel $5.98 $16.09 $32.17

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Perth Amboy and Camden. The current time is 19:51:46.

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.