How far is West New York, NJ from Camden, NJ?

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
96.68 mi
01h 40m
Flight
83.26 mi
134 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.26 mi
Kilometers
134 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.68 mi
Kilometers
155.59 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in West New York
Fri, Apr 17, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive Camden
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West New York
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From West New York
45.4 mi
00h 50m
To Camden
51.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
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 West New York and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West New York and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bergenline Avenue

    2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    672 ft · 39 sec · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

    876 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on NJ 495 West

    114 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3106 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

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

    999 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Kaighns Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.5 mi · 80%
Kaighns Avenue
7.53 mi · 8%
NJ 73 North
1.53 mi · 2%
NJ 495 West
0.95 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

55 mi · 01h 05m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 50m from West New York
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West New York 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 West New York to Camden?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from West New York and 51.3 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West New York and Chance Rain Showers near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West New York and Camden. Straight-line distance: 83.26 mi (134 km).

West New York

#1 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
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: 60th Street (-74.014312, 40.787877)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 West New York and Camden. The current time is 14:01:46.

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.