How far is Rumson, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Rumson, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
90.28 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.73 mi
107.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.73 mi
Kilometers
107.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.28 mi
Kilometers
145.29 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Rumson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rumson
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rumson
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Rumson
39.5 mi
00h 51m
To Camden
50.8 mi
00h 51m

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
5 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 Rumson and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Black Point Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Black Point Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1069 ft · 33 sec · East River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road

    829 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue of Two Rivers

    2055 ft · 59 sec · Avenue of Two Rivers

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rumson Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rumson Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    745 ft · 15 sec · Wayside Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 West: Freehold

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Colts Neck Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Colts Neck Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Freehold Bypass

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Freehold Bypass

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95, NJTP

    2508 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Hightstown Bypass

    1602 ft · 45 sec · Hightstown Bypass

  23. 23

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

    2094 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    2623 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    15.6 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  31. 31

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rumson and Camden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
32.4 mi · 36%
Freehold Bypass
10.7 mi · 12%
NJ 18 North
7.81 mi · 9%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 8%
Colts Neck Road
4.27 mi · 5%
Rumson Road
3.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 51m from Rumson
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rumson 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 Rumson to Camden?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Rumson and 50.8 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 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 11 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 11 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rumson and Camden. Straight-line distance: 66.73 mi (107.39 km).

Rumson

#1 Rumson

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,671
Coordinates40.3720500, -73.9990300
Altitude9
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: Black Point Road (-73.999141, 40.372231)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.95 $15.80 $31.61
Diesel $5.98 $19.08 $38.15

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 Rumson and Camden. The current time is 22:28:17.

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.