How far is Wayne, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from Wayne, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.35 mi
01h 46m
Flight
82.06 mi
132.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.06 mi
Kilometers
132.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.35 mi
Kilometers
174.38 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayne
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wayne
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 Wayne
51.4 mi
00h 53m
To Camden
57 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ryerson Avenue

    1284 ft · 57 sec · Ryerson Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    767 ft · 16 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    1447 ft · 31 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    612 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    751 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  13. 13

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

    2509 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2055 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

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

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wayne 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 56%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 16%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 4%
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
2.25 mi · 2%
NJ 73 North
1.53 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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 53m from Wayne
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wayne and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wayne to Camden?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 51.4 miles from Wayne and 57 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wayne and Sunny 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 Wayne and Camden. Straight-line distance: 82.06 mi (132.07 km).

Wayne

#1 Wayne

Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,163
Coordinates40.9253800, -74.2765400
Altitude53
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: Ryerson Avenue (-74.276567, 40.925426)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.47 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
7.64 gal · 28.94 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.57 $35.14
Premium $4.95 $18.92 $37.85
Diesel $5.98 $22.84 $45.69

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 Wayne and Camden. The current time is 00:31:28.

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.