Trip from Camden, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

76.9 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 37m ★

6 AM

1h 44m

8 AM

2h 0m

10 AM

1h 50m

12 PM

1h 48m

3 PM

1h 51m

5 PM

1h 59m

8 PM

1h 40m

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 Wildwood, expect a straightforward journey covering 76.9 miles. You should budget about 1 hour and 44 minutes of drive time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of approximately $13, it is an affordable way to reach the coast. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, New Stage Road, and Court House South Dennis Road to navigate through the Northeast region. Since the entire trip takes place within New Jersey, the transition from the city to the shore is relatively seamless. You won’t need to worry about splitting this into an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace.

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

38.4 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as highway travel accounts for only 9% of your total time behind the wheel. You will spend the bulk of your journey navigating smaller roads, which gives the trip a more grounded, local feel. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive occurs during the 40.5-mile stretch along Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the route relies so heavily on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and shifting road conditions. It is a drive that demands your full attention compared to the mindless drone of a major expressway.

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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 76.9 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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,...

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 / none lanes.

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

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 none lane.

70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

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 6 Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro

Towns Along This Route

Between Camden, NJ and Wildwood, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, Gsp South and Whitesboro.

Vineland

5.5 mi in | ~8m | via NJ 55

Gsp South

67.9 mi in | ~1h 30m | via Brighton Road

Whitesboro

70.9 mi in | ~1h 34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	40.5 mi	47m
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
North Wildwood Boulevard	3.3 mi	5m
Garden State Parkway	2.8 mi	3m
Delsea Drive	2.8 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 Wildwood, NJ.

Start on CR 551

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Turn left onto Morgan Street

328 ft · 6 sec · Morgan Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 676

4.3 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

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.

Continue on NJ 47

2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive

Continue on NJ 47; NJ 347

5.8 mi · 9 min · New Stage Road

Continue on NJ 347

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Creek Mill Road

Continue on NJ 47

4.1 mi · 6 min · North Delsea Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 657

5.8 mi · 9 min · Court House South Dennis Road

Continue on CR 657

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Stone Harbor Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Brighton Road

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Brighton Road

Take the ramp onto Brighton Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Brighton Road

Exit 10 Toward GSP South

Merge onto GSP

2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 6 Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto NJ 147

3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

Continue on NJ 147; OD

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Spruce Avenue

Continue on NJ 147; OD

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

Continue on CR 621; OD

1.5 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Avenue

Turn right onto West Wildwood Avenue

142 ft · 11 sec · West Wildwood Avenue

Turn left

38 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with no formal stops scheduled, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Keep in mind that with zero designated stops, you should fuel up and take care of any personal needs before heading out from Camden. The lack of major highway stretches means your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic, so checking your GPS for turn-heavy delays before you leave is a smart move. Because the entire route is under two hours, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Focus on staying sharp through the many turns, as the local road configuration requires more active driving than a standard highway route.

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 38.4 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 46m 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 76.9 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 46m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood, 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 76.9 miles and 1h 44m.

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 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 38.4 mi from Camden, NJ · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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 76.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wildwood, NJ

The final approach into Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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

$12.72 one way

$25.45 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.92	$27.85
premium	$4.92	$14.90	$29.80
diesel	$5.64	$17.08	$34.17

Estimated Tolls: $0.17

Garden State Parkway (2.8 mi) $0.17

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.1	$8.07	$3.69
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.73	$3.08
EV Truck/SUV	30.8	$10.77	$4.92

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Camden, NJ

Evening in Camden on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wildwood, NJ

Evening in Wildwood on Sunday

Local time

8:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

11 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 44m 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 Wildwood, NJ covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, New Stage Road, Court House South Dennis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.72 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.

Between Camden, NJ and Wildwood, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, Gsp South and Whitesboro.

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Trip from Camden, NJ to Wildwood, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Wildwood, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Camden, NJ

Wildwood, NJ

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 44m on the road

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