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1h 49m
Distance
81.2 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
North Cape May, NJ
Aisling Kerr
The drive from Camden, NJ to North Cape May, NJ covers 81.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Garden State Parkway, New Stage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.44 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 81.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
173 ft
Total Descent
171 ft
Highest Point
156 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
149 ft
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 81.2 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Cape May Ferry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Between Camden, NJ and North Cape May, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland and Gsp South.
Vineland
Gsp South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 40.5 mi | 47m |
| Garden State Parkway | 9.3 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and North Cape May, NJ.
Start on CR 551
Turn left onto Morgan Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
Continue on NJ 47
Continue on NJ 47; NJ 347
Continue on NJ 347
Continue on NJ 47
Turn left onto CR 657
Continue on CR 657
Turn right onto Brighton Road
Take the ramp onto Brighton Road
Merge onto GSP
Turn right onto NJ 109
Take the exit
Turn left onto Sandman Boulevard
Continue on US 9
Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Cape May, NJ than in the middle of the route.
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 81.2 miles and 1h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.6 mi from Camden, NJ · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into North 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 North Cape May, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.44 one way
$26.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.73 | $31.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.04 | $36.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $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: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in North Cape May on Sunday
Local time
7:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
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