Atlantic City, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Atlantic City, NJ have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 97 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Atlantic City, NJ spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

130 mi

Paterson, NJ

Quickest Drive

52m

Vineland, NJ

Plan Around Atlantic City, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Atlantic City, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Clifton, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 127.5 mi · 2h 39m West New York, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 126.4 mi · 2h 38m Jersey City, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 122.1 mi · 2h 31m Newark, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 118 mi · 2h 27m

Continue From Atlantic City, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Atlantic City, NJ to Paterson, NJ 130 mi · 2h 4m Atlantic City, NJ to West New York, NJ 125.5 mi · 2h 38m Atlantic City, NJ to Newark, NJ 117.6 mi · 1h 55m Atlantic City, NJ to Camden, NJ 57.3 mi · 1h 11m

Trips from Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City, NJ to Paterson, NJ

130 mi 2h 4m

Atlantic City, NJ to West New York, NJ

125.5 mi 2h 38m

Atlantic City, NJ to Newark, NJ

117.6 mi 1h 55m

Atlantic City, NJ to Camden, NJ

57.3 mi 1h 11m

Atlantic City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

55.4 mi 1h 12m

Driving from Atlantic City, NJ

The typical drive from Atlantic City, NJ covers about 97 miles and takes around 1h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 130 miles (2h 38m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Atlantic City, NJ most often head toward Paterson, NJ (130 mi, 2h 4m), West New York, NJ (125.5 mi, 2h 38m), Newark, NJ (117.6 mi, 1h 55m), Camden, NJ (57.3 mi, 1h 11m), and Cherry Hill, NJ (55.4 mi, 1h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 97-mile trip from Atlantic City, NJ, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Atlantic City, NJ and 8 routes heading into Atlantic City, NJ, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 130 miles.

The longest mapped route from Atlantic City, NJ covers 130 miles and takes approximately 2h 38m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.

The average route from Atlantic City, NJ runs about 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 97-mile trip from Atlantic City, NJ costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Atlantic City, NJ include Paterson, NJ, West New York, NJ, Newark, NJ and Camden, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.