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

The driving distance from River Vale, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
114.8 mi
02h 06m
Flight
94.07 mi
151.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.07 mi
Kilometers
151.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.8 mi
Kilometers
184.75 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in River Vale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Vale
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Vale
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From River Vale
52.7 mi
01h 03m
To Camden
62.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

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 Vale and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Place

    52 m · 13 sec · Park Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    93 m · 16 sec · Rockland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westwood Avenue

    2235 ft · 1 min · Westwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Lane

    562 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrington Avenue

    1933 ft · 54 sec · Harrington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Park Place

    66 m · 11 sec · Park Place

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Westwood Avenue

    1694 ft · 43 sec · Westwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

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

    751 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  20. 20

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

    2509 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    2055 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

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

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Vale 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 53%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 15%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
Essex Street
6.77 mi · 6%
Forest Avenue
4.31 mi · 4%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 03m from River Vale
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving River Vale 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 Vale to Camden?

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 52.7 miles from River Vale and 62.1 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around River Vale and Chance Rain Showers 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 River Vale and Camden. Straight-line distance: 94.07 mi (151.39 km).

River Vale

#1 River Vale

Township of New Jersey

Population9,946
Coordinates40.9953800, -74.0120800
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: Park Place (-74.012053, 40.995238)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.33 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.1 gal · 30.66 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.63 $37.25
Premium $4.95 $20.06 $40.13
Diesel $5.98 $24.22 $48.44

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 Vale and Camden. The current time is 22:49:16.

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.