Origin
Camden, NJ
Night in Camden on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to Smithville, NJ
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Smithville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, NJ to Smithville, NJ covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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, North-South Freeway, Pomona Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.7 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.04 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
27.3 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 54.5 miles, with most of the trip on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.7 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 13 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 31.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. 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 9 significant decision points across 54.5 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 42 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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 lanes.
6
5.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip
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~16m in
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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
43.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Mays Landing, Smithville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward US 40: Mays Landing, Smithville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Smithville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mays Landing along the way.
Mays Landing
38.3 mi in
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~47m
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via ACE
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 31.7 mi | 37m |
| North-South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Pomona Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Moss Mill Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Wrangleboro Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 31.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Smithville, 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 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 Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on ACE
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Exit 17
Toward DE 50: Egg Harbor, Mays Landing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 12
Toward US 40: Mays Landing, Smithville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn sharp left onto CR 575
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CR 575
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 561 ALT
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Moss Mill Road
12
Turn left onto CR 561 ALT
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Moss Mill Road
13
Arrive at destination
CR 561 ALT
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 27.3 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 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 54.5 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.3 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithville, 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 54.5 miles and 1h 14m.
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 Atlantic City Expressway for about 31.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Camden, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Smithville, NJ
The final approach into Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Smithville, NJ
Night in Smithville on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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 14m 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 Smithville, NJ covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, North-South Freeway, Pomona Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $9.04 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 9 significant decision points across 54.5 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 42 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Smithville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mays Landing along the way.
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