Trip from Camden, NJ to Dover Beaches South, NJ

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

61.5 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Camden, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from Camden to Dover Beaches South, you are looking at a straightforward 61.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without the need for an overnight stay. Your route primarily follows Marlton Pike and NJ 70 East, keeping you within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous beach day. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your own schedule.

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

30.7 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning through various environments as you head toward the coast. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between local roads and faster transit. Be prepared for a change in pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.5 miles along Marlton Pike. Navigating this route feels like a standard transition from urban surroundings into more open, coastal-bound territory. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes direct access over complex winding paths, making it a manageable task for any driver.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Marlton Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 61.5 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

3 mi into trip | ~6m in | NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike toward Cherry Hill Business District

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Cherry Hill Business District

11.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

21.6 mi into trip | ~33m in | NJ 70

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

41.5 mi into trip | ~1h in | CR 530; CR 539

Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Camden, NJ to Dover Beaches South, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.

Long Beach Island

21.6 mi in | ~33m | via NJ 70

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Marlton Pike	18.5 mi	27m
NJ 70 East	11.1 mi	15m
NJ 70	8.8 mi	12m
CR 530	7.9 mi	12m
Dover Road	3.4 mi	5m
Route 37 East	2.6 mi	4m
Washington Street	1.9 mi	3m
Thomas A. Mathis Bridge	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Marlton Pike — 18.5 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Dover Beaches South, NJ.

Start on CR 551

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Turn left

30 ft · 0 sec

Turn slight right

477 ft · 9 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street

295 ft · 5 sec · South 8th Street

Turn right onto CR 607

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 608

0.5 mi · 1 min · Baird Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 30 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

Continue on NJ 38

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70

8.3 mi · 10 min · Marlton Pike

Toward Cherry Hill Business District Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70

10 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70

481 ft · 6 sec · NJ 70

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

Continue on NJ 70

7.8 mi · 10 min · NJ 70

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East

441 ft · 5 sec · NJ 70 East

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

Continue on NJ 70 East

11 mi · 15 min · NJ 70 East

Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 70; CR 530

0.9 mi · 1 min · NJ 70; CR 530

Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539

7.9 mi · 12 min · CR 530; CR 539

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 530

3.0 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on CR 530

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Dover Road

Turn left onto CR 530

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166

336 ft · 7 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

Continue on NJ 166

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

Turn right onto NJ 37

2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East

Continue on NJ 37

1.6 mi · 2 min · Thomas A. Mathis Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant

Merge onto NJ 35

1.4 mi · 2 min · NJ 35

Turn left onto 6th Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · 6th Avenue

Arrive at destination

6th Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 1 hour and 34-minute commute, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on NJ 70. Since the trip is short and requires zero planned stops, you have the advantage of driving straight through if you prefer. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind as you prepare, and ensure your tank is ready before you leave Camden. Because the route relies heavily on NJ 70, keep a close eye on road signage as you transition from local segments onto the highway. This flexibility allows you to focus your energy on enjoying the destination rather than worrying about a complicated itinerary.

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 30.7 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 61.5 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.7 miles or 45m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover Beaches South, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 61.5 miles and 1h 34m.

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 Marlton Pike for about 18.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Camden, NJ · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

31 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dover Beaches South, NJ

The final approach into Dover Beaches South, 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 Dover Beaches South, 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

$10.18 one way

$20.35 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.14	$22.27
premium	$4.92	$11.92	$23.83
diesel	$5.64	$13.66	$27.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.46	$2.95
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.38	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.61	$3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Camden, NJ

Evening in Camden on Sunday

Local time

8:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover Beaches South, NJ

Evening in Dover Beaches South on Sunday

Local time

8:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

10 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 Dover Beaches South, NJ covers 61.5 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 Marlton Pike, NJ 70 East, NJ 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $10.18 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.

On the drive from Camden, NJ to Dover Beaches South, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.

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