The drive from Camden, NJ to Avalon, NJ covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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, Garden State Parkway, North-South Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on Atlantic City Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 76.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 76.3 miles, with most of the trip on Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.6 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 36.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge,...
7
11.9 mi into trip|~16m in|ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway toward Atlantic City Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Atlantic City Expressway
8
48.5 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
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 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
7
48.8 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7S
Toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
8
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|GSP SB Exit 13
Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 13 toward Swainton, Avalon
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 13
Toward Swainton, Avalon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camden, NJ and Avalon, NJ, road signs point toward Mays Landing, Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May and Swainton.
Mays Landing
38.3 mi in|~47m|via ACE
Ocean City
48.5 mi in|~59m
Wildwood
48.5 mi in|~59m
Cape May
48.5 mi in|~59m
Swainton
72.1 mi in|~1h 27m|via GSP SB Exit 13
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Atlantic City Expressway
36.6 mi
42m
Garden State Parkway
22.8 mi
26m
North-South Freeway
10.6 mi
14m
Avalon Boulevard
3.4 mi
5m
Broadway
1 mi
1m
Ocean Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
GSP SB Exit 13
0.2 mi
<1m
West 22nd Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 36.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Avalon, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
1.0 mi·1 min·Broadway
2
Turn left onto Morgan Street
328 ft·6 sec·Morgan Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 676
4.3 mi·5 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 42
6.3 mi·8 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto ACE
26 mi·30 min·Atlantic City Expressway
Toward Atlantic City ExpresswayUse the slight left lane.
7
Continue on ACE
10 mi·12 min·Atlantic City Expressway
Exit 17Toward DE 50: Egg Harbor, Mays LandingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 7SToward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape MayUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 7SToward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
10
Merge onto GSP
23 mi·26 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 13
0.2 mi·30 sec·GSP SB Exit 13
Exit 13Toward Swainton, AvalonUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto CR 601
3.4 mi·5 min·Avalon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 619; OD
0.4 mi·39 sec·Ocean Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West 22nd Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·West 22nd Street
15
Turn left onto Dune Drive
332 ft·16 sec·Dune Drive
16
Turn right onto West 21st Street
98 ft·4 sec·West 21st Street
17
Arrive at destination
West 21st Street
Trip Plan
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 38.2 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 47m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avalon, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Atlantic City Expressway for about 36.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Camden, NJ
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.85
$27.71
premium
$4.93
$14.80
$29.59
diesel
$5.61
$16.85
$33.69
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Garden State Parkway
(22.8 mi)$1.37
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
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.9
0
$8.01
$3.66
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.68
$3.05
EV Truck/SUV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Afternoon
in Camden on Friday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Avalon, NJ
Afternoon
in Avalon on Friday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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 Camden, NJ to Avalon, NJ covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway, North-South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.2 miles from Camden, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.65 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 76.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camden, NJ and Avalon, NJ, road signs point toward Mays Landing, Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May and Swainton.
