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

The driving distance from West Milford, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
130.36 mi
02h 20m
Flight
92.17 mi
148.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.17 mi
Kilometers
148.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.36 mi
Kilometers
209.8 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in West Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Milford
2026-04-19T07:32
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Milford
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From West Milford
62.1 mi
01h 10m
To Camden
68.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Valley Road

    2426 ft · 43 sec · Union Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Union Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1218 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    774 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

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

    751 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  17. 17

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

    2509 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    2055 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

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

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  26. 26

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

    999 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milford 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
60.9 mi · 47%
New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 13%
Union Valley Road
13.7 mi · 11%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 6%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 3%
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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
01h 10m from West Milford
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Milford to Camden?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from West Milford and 68.2 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Milford and Camden. Straight-line distance: 92.17 mi (148.33 km).

West Milford

#1 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
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: (-74.367536, 41.131174)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Milford and Camden. The current time is 07:32:28.

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.