Origin
Absecon, NJ
Afternoon in Absecon on Thursday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Absecon, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Absecon, NJ
Garrison Gao
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Absecon, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic City Expressway, North-South Freeway, East White Horse Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 53.3 miles, with most of the trip on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.8 miles on Atlantic City Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 30 / Absecon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / Absecon Boulevard
Turn right onto US 30 / Absecon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
I 676 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676 / North-South Freeway toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
8
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadw...
6
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Absecon, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
10.7 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 30.8 mi | 36m |
| North-South Freeway | 10 mi | 13m |
| East White Horse Pike | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Leipzig Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Race Track Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Shore Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 30.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Absecon, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on East Faunce Landing Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Faunce Landing Road
2
Turn left onto NJ 157
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Shore Road
3
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 30
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East White Horse Pike
6
Turn sharp left onto CR 563
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Tilton Road
7
Turn slight right onto CR 670
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Race Track Road
8
Continue on CR 670
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Leipzig Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward ACE Toll West: Atlantic City Expressway, Philadelphia, Camden
10
Merge onto ACE
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 42
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
17
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Absecon, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Absecon, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, NJ
The final approach into Camden, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Thursday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Winslow, NJ
27 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Absecon, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, North-South Freeway, East White Horse Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Absecon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 30 / Absecon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Absecon, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
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