How far is Ridgefield Park, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
99.15 mi
01h 44m
Flight
86.47 mi
139.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.47 mi
Kilometers
139.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.57 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgefield Park
Thu, Apr 16, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield Park
2026-04-16T01:24
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgefield Park
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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Ridgefield Park
46.9 mi
00h 52m
To Camden
52.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    156 m · 31 sec · Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street

    871 ft · 24 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1532 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Bypass

    1127 ft · 31 sec · Main Street Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    81 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    41 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winant Avenue

    1537 ft · 29 sec · Winant Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road

    93 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    3186 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield Park 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
64.5 mi · 65%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 17%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 8%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
I 95 South
1.32 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

54.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 52m from Ridgefield Park
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ridgefield Park and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield Park to Camden?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Ridgefield Park and 52.2 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgefield Park and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield Park and Camden. Straight-line distance: 86.47 mi (139.16 km).

Ridgefield Park

#1 Ridgefield Park

Village of New Jersey

Population12,837
Coordinates40.8570400, -74.0215300
Altitude26
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: Park Street (-74.021509, 40.85709)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.10 $32.19
Premium $4.95 $17.34 $34.68
Diesel $5.98 $20.93 $41.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield Park and Camden. The current time is 01:24:35.

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.