How far is Salem, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Salem, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Camden.
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Start on West Broadway
2860 ft · 43 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Front Street
1040 ft · 14 sec · Front Street
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Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Road
1595 ft · 24 sec · Broadway Road
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Turn right onto South Hook Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Hook Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 295, US 40, US 130, CR 551 North: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Deepwater
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295
746 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester
835 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crown Point Road
1 mi · 1 min · Crown Point Road
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Continue on Station Avenue
1021 ft · 15 sec · Station Avenue
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard
1282 ft · 18 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway
69 m · 7 sec · New Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
3150 ft · 1 min · New Broadway
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Continue on South Broadway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Camden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295
Take the ramp straight toward I 295, US 40, US 130, CR 551 North: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Deepwater
22.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Camden?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beckett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Salem and 20.3 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Beckett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beckett.
Wilmington station
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Camden. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.33 km).
#1 Salem
City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5717800, -75.4671400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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