Origin
Beach Haven, NJ
Afternoon in Beach Haven on Friday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beach Haven, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beach Haven, NJ
Mary V
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Beach Haven, NJ to Camden, NJ is 65.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 38 minutes via Manahawkin Bay Bridge and NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily within New Jersey. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from coastal areas to more inland routes. It's a straightforward, relatively short journey, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points in New Jersey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from Beach Haven, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 28.3 miles on the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, which is the longest uninterrupted part of the journey. As you progress, the road character will likely shift from coastal access roads like Long Beach Boulevard to more direct, potentially faster routes like NJ 70. Expect a blend of driving, from potentially slower, local road segments to quicker highway travel as you head inland towards Camden.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manahawkin Bay Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near NJ 72 / West 8th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 65.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.3 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge onto NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
35.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
43.8 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
5
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
NJ 70
Straight onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beach Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Manahawkin, Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
Manahawkin
7.6 mi in
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~15m
|
via NJ 72
Cherry Hill
35.9 mi in
|
~54m
|
via NJ 70
Philadelphia
43.8 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manahawkin Bay Bridge | 28.3 mi | 39m |
| NJ 70 | 26.7 mi | 38m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 11m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Bay Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
— 28.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 607
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bay Avenue
2
Continue on CR 607
5.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
423 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin
4
Merge onto NJ 72
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 72
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 8th Street
Toward Manahawkin
6
Continue on NJ 72
28 mi
·
39 min
·
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Toward Manahawkin
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
8
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
10
Continue on NJ 70
19 mi
·
27 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto NJ 38
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
13
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
15
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 38 minutes, this is a classic same-day trip. You have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient, but departing earlier in the day will help you avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Camden. With a fuel cost estimated around $11, it's an economical drive. Plan for one or two brief stops for gas or a quick break, especially if you're not familiar with the stretch on Manahawkin Bay Bridge. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from the coastal roads to NJ 70, as services might be more spaced out on the latter.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.6 miles from Beach Haven, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beach Haven, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beach Haven, NJ
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Beach Haven, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Manahawkin Bay Bridge for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Beach Haven, NJ · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Beach Haven, 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
$10.83 one way
$21.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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 38m 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 Beach Haven, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manahawkin Bay Bridge, NJ 70, Long Beach Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Beach Haven, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.83 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.3 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Beach Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Manahawkin, Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
How this page is built
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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