Origin
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Camden, NJ to West Cape May, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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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West Cape May, NJ
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Trip Overview
Camden, NJ to West Cape May, NJ is 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, beginning in the Northeast region and concluding in the same area. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of local travel, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a modest distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This journey presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 17% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a mix of road types, including Veterans Memorial Highway, the Garden State Parkway, and New Stage Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 40.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different road surfaces and speeds.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~2m in
|
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.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
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
|
~1h 31m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
79.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
CR 606 / Jackson Street
Turn right onto CR 606 / Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 West Cape May, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland and Gsp South.
Vineland
5.5 mi in
|
~8m
|
via NJ 55
Gsp South
67.9 mi in
|
~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 West 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 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 straight 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
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 straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on NJ 109
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
16
Continue on NJ 109
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 606
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on CR 606
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Perry Street
19
Continue on CR 606; OD
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Boulevard
20
Turn right onto CR 607
414 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Bayshore Drive
21
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
217 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 48m duration, leaving Camden, NJ in the morning allows for a full day at your destination in West Cape May, NJ. Plan for a single fuel stop, as the estimated $13 fuel cost suggests a straightforward fill-up. While the drive is relatively short, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means paying close attention to your GPS or navigation system to avoid missing any crucial turns. The longest stretch is over 40 miles, so you can enjoy a good portion of the drive without frequent adjustments before hitting more local roads.
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 40.5 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 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 West Cape May, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 40.5 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Cape May, NJ
The final approach into West Cape May, 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
$13.41 one way
$26.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
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: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
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
West Cape May, NJ
Late night in West Cape May on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Millville, NJ
40 mi in
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 48m 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 West Cape May, NJ covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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 40.5 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 $13.41 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 80.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 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 West Cape May, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland and Gsp South.
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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