How far is Swedesboro, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Swedesboro, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.68 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.95 mi
25.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.95 mi
Kilometers
25.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.68 mi
Kilometers
33.28 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Swedesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swedesboro
2026-04-17T06:28
Arrive Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Swedesboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Paulsboro
NJ

Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

From Swedesboro
9.3 mi
00h 13m
To Camden
11.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    2593 ft · 1 min · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Swedesboro Paulsboro Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Swedesboro Paulsboro Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Paulsboro Swedesboro Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Paulsboro Swedesboro Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Swedesboro Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Swedesboro Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North, US 130 North

    973 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295

    746 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    573 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 130 North: Westville, Gloucester

    835 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crown Point Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Crown Point Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Station Avenue

    1021 ft · 15 sec · Station Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Gateway Boulevard

    1282 ft · 18 sec · Gateway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway

    69 m · 7 sec · New Broadway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway

    3150 ft · 1 min · New Broadway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway Turnpike

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swedesboro 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
7.59 mi · 37%
Swedesboro Paulsboro Road
2.64 mi · 13%
South Broadway
1.62 mi · 8%
Broadway Turnpike
1.35 mi · 7%
Paulsboro Swedesboro Road
1.29 mi · 6%
Crown Point Road
1.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

7.41 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paulsboro
00h 13m from Swedesboro
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Swedesboro 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 Swedesboro to Camden?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Paulsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Swedesboro and 11.4 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paulsboro

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 Paulsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 8.5 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

20 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swedesboro and Camden. Straight-line distance: 15.95 mi (25.67 km).

Swedesboro

#1 Swedesboro

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population2,577
Coordinates39.7476100, -75.3104700
Altitude12
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: Kings Highway (-75.310537, 39.747655)
End: Broadway (-75.119609, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.95 $3.62 $7.23
Diesel $5.98 $4.37 $8.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Swedesboro and Camden. The current time is 06:28:16.

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.