Origin
Camden, NJ
Night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Cape May, NJ
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
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6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
Cape May, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
If you are looking to trade the urban landscape of Camden for the coastal atmosphere of Cape May, this 79.5-mile journey is an accessible option. Expect a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $13 for fuel to complete the trip, which keeps the costs manageable for a spontaneous getaway. Since you are traveling entirely within the Northeast region of New Jersey, the transition from the city to the shore is straightforward. You will navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Garden State Parkway, and New Stage Road. Whether you want a quick escape or a full day of exploration, this route offers a reliable connection between these two distinct New Jersey destinations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend 17% of your time on highways, the experience is defined by shifting road types as you head south. Your longest uninterrupted segment spans 40.5 miles along the Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a significant chunk of steady travel. The transition between fast-paced highway sections and more technical local roads keeps the drive engaging for those behind the wheel. Prepare for a varied road profile that requires your attention as you navigate through different types of infrastructure on your way to the coast.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 79.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 1.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
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~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,...
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
5
68.1 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
78.6 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Camden, NJ and Cape May, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland and Gsp South.
Vineland
5.5 mi in
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~8m
|
via NJ 55
Gsp South
67.9 mi in
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~1h 30m
|
via Brighton Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 40.5 mi | 47m |
| Garden State Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| New Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Court House South Dennis Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| North-South Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North Delsea Drive | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Delsea Drive | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Creek Mill Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 40.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Cape May, 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 City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 676
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
41 mi
·
47 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on NJ 47
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Delsea Drive
7
Continue on NJ 47; NJ 347
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
New Stage Road
8
Continue on NJ 347
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Creek Mill Road
9
Continue on NJ 47
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Delsea Drive
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 657
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Court House South Dennis Road
11
Continue on CR 657
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Stone Harbor Boulevard
Use the none lane.
12
Turn right onto Brighton Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brighton Road
13
Take the ramp onto Brighton Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brighton Road
Exit 10
Toward GSP South
14
Merge onto GSP
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on NJ 109
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto NJ 109; OD
275 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sidney Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
293 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Street
19
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
324 ft
·
15 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
20
Turn left onto Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Avenue
21
Turn left onto New York Avenue
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
New York Avenue
22
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination in under two hours, you can easily drive the entire stretch in one go. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means you should stay alert during the navigation-intensive portions of the route. Because you are only budgeting $13 for fuel, it is wise to fill up before you leave Camden to avoid price fluctuations near the shore. Use the lack of scheduled stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time around the specific activities you have lined up in Cape May.
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 39.8 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 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 79.5 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 48m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape May, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 40.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from Camden, NJ · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape May, NJ
The final approach into Cape May, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cape May, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.16 one way
$26.31 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.41 | $30.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Garden State Parkway
(9.4 mi)
$0.56
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: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Cape May, NJ
Night in Cape May on Sunday
Local time
9:34 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
9 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 47m 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 Cape May, NJ covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Garden State Parkway, New Stage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 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 $13.16 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 79.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camden, NJ and Cape May, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland and Gsp South.
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