How far is Phillipsburg, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Phillipsburg, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
83.23 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.18 mi
85.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.18 mi
Kilometers
85.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.23 mi
Kilometers
133.94 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Phillipsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipsburg
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipsburg
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
Byram
NJ

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey

From Phillipsburg
37.2 mi
00h 44m
To Camden
46 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Street

    1 km · 2 min · Hudson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1419 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Square

    64 m · 4 sec · Union Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Northampton Street Bridge

    1591 ft · 59 sec · Northampton Street Bridge

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centre Square

    152 m · 16 sec · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto South 3rd Street

    1680 ft · 37 sec · South 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Smith Avenue

    1405 ft · 35 sec · North Smith Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Saint John Street

    1810 ft · 48 sec · Saint John Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Old Philadelphia Road

    2244 ft · 38 sec · Old Philadelphia Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Morgan Hill Road

    911 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Hill Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

    3263 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hellertown Road

    1771 ft · 46 sec · Hellertown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Passer Road

    104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  29. 29

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    1323 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on North 6th Street

    128 m · 23 sec · North 6th Street

  36. 36

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    126 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  38. 38

    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

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

    99 m · 8 sec

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phillipsburg 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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 29%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 15%
I 78 West
8.43 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 4%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 3%
Taylor Drive
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byram
00h 44m from Phillipsburg
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phillipsburg and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Byram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Phillipsburg and 46 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phillipsburg and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Byram

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

35 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

39 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

40 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

48 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillipsburg and Camden. Straight-line distance: 53.18 mi (85.58 km).

Phillipsburg

#1 Phillipsburg

Town in New Jersey

Population14,238
Coordinates40.6937100, -75.1901800
Altitude96
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: Hudson Street (-75.19038, 40.693912)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $12.01
Round trip
$24.03
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.01 $24.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.52 $27.04
Premium $4.95 $14.56 $29.13
Diesel $5.98 $17.58 $35.16

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 Phillipsburg and Camden. The current time is 00:45:43.

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.