Origin
Camden, NJ
Night in Camden on Friday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
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Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 72, Marlton Pike, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on NJ 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Camden, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.4 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 0.6 miles in near South 8th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 8th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
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
7
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
6
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.
6
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
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 Ocean Acres, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill Business District and Long Beach Island.
Cherry Hill Business District
3 mi in
|
~6m
|
via NJ 70
Long Beach Island
21.6 mi in
|
~33m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 72 | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Marlton Pike | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| NJ 70 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Neptune Drive | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Baird Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Admiral Wilson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 72
— 19.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Ocean Acres, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left
30 ft
·
0 sec
4
Turn slight right
477 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 8th Street
6
Turn right onto CR 607
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Baird Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 30 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
11
Continue on NJ 38
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
15
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 72
200 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
17
Continue on NJ 72
19 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 72
Toward NJ 72 East: Barnegat
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Neptune Drive
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Neptune Drive
19
At end of road, turn right onto (111)
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nautilus Drive
20
Turn left onto Buccaneer Lane
332 ft
·
14 sec
·
Buccaneer Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Buccaneer Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Camden, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ocean Acres, NJ
The final approach into Ocean Acres, 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
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Ocean Acres, NJ
Night in Ocean Acres on Friday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 15m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 72, Marlton Pike, NJ 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $8.31 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 50.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.6 miles (South 8th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; 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.
Between Camden, NJ and Ocean Acres, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill Business District and Long Beach Island.
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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