How far is Scotch Plains, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Scotch Plains, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
84.69 mi
01h 31m
Flight
63.4 mi
102.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.4 mi
Kilometers
102.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.69 mi
Kilometers
136.3 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Scotch Plains
Tue, May 5, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scotch Plains
2026-05-05T05:38
Arrive Camden
Tue, May 5, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scotch Plains
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
Robbinsville
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Scotch Plains
38 mi
00h 45m
To Camden
46.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Scotch Plains Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Tuesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scotch Plains and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Westfield Avenue

    2841 ft · 1 min · Westfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    668 ft · 25 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Avenue

    1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Market Road

    1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stelton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hoes Lane

    6 mi · 7 min · Hoes Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 18

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

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

    2094 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    69 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    31.5 mi · 36 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scotch Plains 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
48.2 mi · 57%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 9%
Hoes Lane
5.99 mi · 7%
Front Street
5.07 mi · 6%
Old New Brunswick Road
1.73 mi · 2%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbinsville
00h 45m from Scotch Plains
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scotch Plains and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scotch Plains to Camden?

The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Scotch Plains and 46.7 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scotch Plains and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville

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 Robbinsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 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 9.9 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 9.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

11 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

11 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

34 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scotch Plains and Camden. Straight-line distance: 63.4 mi (102.03 km).

Scotch Plains

#1 Scotch Plains

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,138
Coordinates40.6553800, -74.3898700
Altitude50
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: Westfield Avenue (-74.389956, 40.655433)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scotch Plains and Camden. The current time is 05:38:05.

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.