How far is Port Reading, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Port Reading, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.47 mi
01h 24m
Flight
63.29 mi
101.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.29 mi
Kilometers
101.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.68 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sat, Apr 11, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Port Reading
Sat, Apr 11, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Reading
2026-04-11T18:06
Arrive Camden
Sat, Apr 11, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Reading
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 Port Reading
34.7 mi
00h 42m
To Camden
42.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Langford Avenue

    17 m · 8 sec · Langford Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    865 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Port Reading Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rahway Avenue

    2355 ft · 49 sec · Rahway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1258 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

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

    1927 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

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

    2199 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

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

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.5 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Reading 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
53.3 mi · 69%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 4%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.94 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 42m from Port Reading
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Reading and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Reading to Camden?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 34.7 miles from Port Reading and 42.8 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Reading and Sunny 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 5.5 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 7.8 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 6.7 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 Port Reading and Camden. Straight-line distance: 63.29 mi (101.85 km).

Port Reading

#1 Port Reading

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population3,728
Coordinates40.5653800, -74.2604200
Altitude6
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: Langford Avenue (-74.260417, 40.565406)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.15 $22.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.95 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $5.98 $16.33 $32.65

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Reading and Camden. The current time is 18:06:24.

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.