How far is Wharton, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Wharton, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wharton and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wharton and Camden.
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Start on South Main Street
2772 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto W. Blackwell Street
2377 ft · 44 sec · W. Blackwell Street
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Continue on West Blackwell Street
2568 ft · 53 sec · West Blackwell Street
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Turn sharp right onto Prospect Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn slight right onto Reservoir Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Reservoir Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quaker Church Road
1938 ft · 36 sec · Quaker Church Road
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Turn left onto Dover - Chester Road
4 mi · 6 min · Dover - Chester Road
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Continue on North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto US Highway 206
9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 206
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
1277 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Continue on Witherspoon Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Turn left onto Wiggins Street
722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
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Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
1573 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center
1694 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wharton and Camden.
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.
Sloan Avenue
Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wharton and Sunny near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wharton to Camden?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Wharton and 69.4 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wharton and Sunny near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wharton and Camden. Straight-line distance: 72.57 mi (116.79 km).
#1 Wharton
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 6,463 |
| Coordinates | 40.8931500, -74.5818300 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.63 | $37.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.06 | $40.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.22 | $48.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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