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Camden, NY Road Trips

Camden, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 290 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Camden, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Camden, NY, NY

Photo: Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

309.9 mi

Islip, NY

Quickest Drive

5h 24m

The Bronx, NY

Plan Around Camden, NY

Trips from Camden, NY

Driving from Camden, NY

On average, trips departing from Camden, NY run 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 310 miles (6h 25m), while the shortest is just 268 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Camden, NY most often head toward Islip, NY (309.9 mi, 6h 25m), Babylon, NY (303.6 mi, 6h 16m), Oyster Bay, NY (290.3 mi, 6h 3m), Staten Island, NY (287.1 mi, 5h 56m), and East Flatbush, NY (280.2 mi, 5h 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.43 per gallon. For the typical 290-mile trip from Camden, NY, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Camden, NY and 4 routes heading into Camden, NY, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 268 to 310 miles.

The longest mapped route from Camden, NY covers 310 miles and takes approximately 6h 25m. Shorter options start at just 268 miles.

The average route from Camden, NY runs about 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.43/gallon for regular), the average 290-mile trip from Camden, NY costs roughly $51 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Camden, NY include Islip, NY, Babylon, NY, Oyster Bay, NY and Staten Island, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Camden, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

2,626

Median Income

$70,625

Median Home Value

$178,800

Median Age

36.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Camden, NY

A sampling of people born in Camden, NY.

Thomas Joseph Costello

1929–2019

American Roman Catholic bishop

City data from Wikidata (Q5025714), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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