How far is Readington, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Readington, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
61.37 mi
01h 21m
Flight
48.77 mi
78.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.37 mi
Kilometers
98.77 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sat, Apr 25, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Readington
Sat, Apr 25, 4:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readington
2026-04-25T01:36
Arrive Camden
Sat, Apr 25, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Readington
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
Ewing
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Readington
30.5 mi
00h 40m
To Camden
30.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Readington Road

    26 m · 7 sec · Readington Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    60 m · 9 sec · Hillcrest Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brookview Road

    3197 ft · 2 min · Brookview Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Holland Brook Road West

    1.2 km · 3 min · Holland Brook Road West

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 202

    687 ft · 12 sec · US 202

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Ben Franklin Bridge, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1754 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Callowhill Street

    1925 ft · 1 min · Callowhill Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    827 ft · 16 sec · North 6th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    128 m · 23 sec · North 6th Street

  23. 23

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

    126 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    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

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

    99 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Readington 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
30.5 mi · 50%
US 202
5.81 mi · 9%
Bear Tavern Road
4.2 mi · 7%
NJ 31 South
2.5 mi · 4%
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.37 mi · 4%
I 676 East
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

30.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ewing
00h 40m from Readington
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Readington and Rain near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Ewing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Readington and 30.9 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Readington and Rain near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Ewing

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 Ewing and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 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 6.6 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 10.4 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 Ewing.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

7 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

26 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

39 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readington and Camden. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).

Readington

#1 Readington

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Population15,863
Coordinates40.5687100, -74.7376600
Altitude33
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: (-74.737649, 40.568707)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.73
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.87 $17.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.95 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.98 $12.98 $25.95

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Readington and Camden. The current time is 01:36:46.

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.