How far is Ridgewood, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgewood, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
110.98 mi
01h 53m
Flight
89.88 mi
144.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.88 mi
Kilometers
144.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.98 mi
Kilometers
178.61 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgewood
2026-04-15T09:28
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Ridgewood
51.8 mi
00h 56m
To Camden
59.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ridgewood Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · East Ridgewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    959 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2055 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

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

  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 Ridgewood 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 55%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 15%
East Ridgewood Avenue
13.8 mi · 12%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 1%
NJ 3 East
0.88 mi · 1%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 56m from Ridgewood
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Ridgewood and Partly Cloudy near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Ridgewood and 59.2 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ridgewood and Partly Cloudy near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and Camden. Straight-line distance: 89.88 mi (144.64 km).

Ridgewood

#1 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
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: East Ridgewood Avenue (-74.116532, 40.979256)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.03
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.02 $32.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.95 $19.42 $38.84
Diesel $5.98 $23.44 $46.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgewood and Camden. The current time is 09:28:05.

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.