Camden, NY Road Trips
Camden, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 286 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Camden, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
303.6 mi
Babylon, NY
Quickest Drive
5h 24m
The Bronx, NY
Plan Around Camden, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Camden, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Camden, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Camden, NY
Driving from Camden, NY
On average, trips departing from Camden, NY run 286 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 55m. 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 304 miles (6h 16m), while the shortest is just 268 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Camden, NY most often head toward Babylon, NY (303.6 mi, 6h 16m), Oyster Bay, NY (290.3 mi, 6h 3m), Staten Island, NY (287.1 mi, 5h 56m), East Flatbush, NY (280.2 mi, 5h 50m), and Manhattan, NY (268 mi, 5h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 286-mile trip from Camden, NY, budget about $45 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 5 mapped routes leaving Camden, NY and 3 routes heading into Camden, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 268 to 304 miles.
The longest mapped route from Camden, NY covers 304 miles and takes approximately 6h 16m. Shorter options start at just 268 miles.
The average route from Camden, NY runs about 286 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 286-mile trip from Camden, NY costs roughly $45 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 Babylon, NY, Oyster Bay, NY, Staten Island, NY and East Flatbush, 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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