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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Hudson Street
1 km · 2 min · Hudson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1419 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Square
64 m · 4 sec · Union Square
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Continue on Northampton Street Bridge
1591 ft · 59 sec · Northampton Street Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centre Square
152 m · 16 sec · South 3rd Street
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Exit the rotary onto South 3rd Street
1680 ft · 37 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on North Smith Avenue
1405 ft · 35 sec · North Smith Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint John Street
1810 ft · 48 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Philadelphia Road
2244 ft · 38 sec · Old Philadelphia Road
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Continue on Morgan Hill Road
911 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
3263 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hellertown Road
1771 ft · 46 sec · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leithsville Road
3135 ft · 55 sec · Leithsville Road
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Turn right onto Apples Church Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Apples Church Road
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Continue on Taylor Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive
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Continue on Flint Hill Road
2994 ft · 1 min · Flint Hill Road
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Turn right onto Passer Road
104 m · 9 sec · Passer Road
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp right onto West Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on John Fries Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
2321 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
1323 ft · 22 sec
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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 · 8 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 Phillipsburg 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Byram.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phillipsburg and Camden. Straight-line distance: 53.18 mi (85.58 km).
#1 Phillipsburg
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 14,238 |
| Coordinates | 40.6937100, -75.1901800 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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