Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Absecon, NJ
Garrison Gao
Township of Egg Harbor, NJ
Aisling Kerr
The drive from Absecon, NJ to Township of Egg Harbor, NJ covers 8.6 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fire Road, Mill Road, South Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Fire Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 157 / Shore Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.6 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (NJ 157 / Shore Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 30 / Absecon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NJ 157 / Shore Road
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 30 / Absecon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto CR 651 / South Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 662 / Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Mill Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Mill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Shore Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Faunce Landing Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Absecon, NJ and Township of Egg Harbor, NJ.
Start on East Faunce Landing Road
Turn left onto NJ 157
Take the ramp
Turn right onto US 30
Turn slight right onto CR 651
Continue on CR 651
Continue on CR 651
Continue on CR 651
Continue on this road
Continue on CR 651
Turn right onto CR 662
Turn left onto Ridge Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Absecon on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Township of Egg Harbor on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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