How far is West Caldwell, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from West Caldwell, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
101.3 mi
01h 49m
Flight
76.48 mi
123.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.48 mi
Kilometers
123.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.03 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Tue, Apr 14, 5:11 PM EDT
Return by in West Caldwell
Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Caldwell
2026-04-14T15:21
Arrive Camden
Tue, Apr 14, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Caldwell
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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From West Caldwell
47.7 mi
00h 54m
To Camden
53.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Caldwell and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 27 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

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

    978 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  27. 27

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Caldwell 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 55%
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 13%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 7%
Essex Freeway
6.93 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
Passaic Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

39.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 54m from West Caldwell
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell to Camden?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from West Caldwell and 53.6 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Caldwell and Mostly Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clearbrook Park, 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 Clearbrook Park.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Caldwell and Camden. Straight-line distance: 76.48 mi (123.08 km).

West Caldwell

#1 West Caldwell

Township of New Jersey

Population10,828
Coordinates40.8409329, -74.3018154
Altitude58
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: Passaic Avenue (-74.301877, 40.840968)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.17
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.59 $29.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.42 $32.84
Premium $4.95 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.98 $21.35 $42.70

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Caldwell and Camden. The current time is 15:21:26.

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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.