How far is River Edge, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from River Edge, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
105.97 mi
01h 55m
Flight
89.58 mi
144.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.58 mi
Kilometers
144.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.97 mi
Kilometers
170.54 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in River Edge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Edge
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Edge
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From River Edge
49.6 mi
00h 57m
To Camden
56.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Edge and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Drive

    1057 ft · 49 sec · Concord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bogert Road

    122 m · 21 sec · Bogert Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Manning Avenue

    153 m · 23 sec · Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kinderkamack Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kinderkamack Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winant Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue

  10. 10

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

    93 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    3186 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

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

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Edge 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
64.5 mi · 61%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 16%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
River Street
2.8 mi · 3%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.32 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
89.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 57m from River Edge
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving River Edge and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River Edge to Camden?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from River Edge and 56.4 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around River Edge and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Edge and Camden. Straight-line distance: 89.58 mi (144.17 km).

River Edge

#1 River Edge

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population11,563
Coordinates40.9287100, -74.0398600
Altitude17
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: Concord Drive (-74.039843, 40.928748)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.15 L · about $15.28
Round trip
$30.56
7.48 gal · 28.3 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.28 $30.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.20 $34.40
Premium $4.95 $18.53 $37.06
Diesel $5.98 $22.37 $44.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between River Edge and Camden. The current time is 21:23:45.

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.