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Trip from Camden, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

75.2 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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Downtown Monmouth Beach, NJ, NJ

Monmouth Beach, NJ

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Camden, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, Kaighns Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.47 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.

Midpoint

37.6 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 75.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Camden, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlantic Avenue
South 8th Street
Kaighns Avenue
Baird Boulevard
US 30 East
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
NJ 38 East
NJ 73 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Atlantic Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Monmouth Beach, NJ.

1

Start on Broadway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue
3

Turn left

30 ft · 1 sec
4

Turn slight right

476 ft · 10 sec
5

Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street

295 ft · 6 sec · South 8th Street
6

Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue
7

Turn left onto Baird Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Baird Boulevard
8

Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 30 East
9

Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard
10

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

0.2 mi · 34 sec · NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
11

Continue on Kaighns Avenue

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue
12

Keep slight left to continue on Kaighns Avenue

5.0 mi · 7 min · Kaighns Avenue
13

Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

0.2 mi · 46 sec · NJ 73 South: Marlton
14

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 50 sec
15

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 47 sec
16

Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
17

Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

0.5 mi · 1 min · NJTP North: New York
18

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
19

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

19 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
20

Turn right onto Franklin Street

9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street
21

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District

3.0 mi · 5 min · NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
22

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
23

Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
24

Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 South: Shore Points, Collingswood Park

0.3 mi · 33 sec · NJ 18 South: Shore Points, Collingswood Park
25

Merge slight left

8.1 mi · 8 min
26

Take the exit slight left toward NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch

0.9 mi · 1 min · NJ 36 East: Eatontown, Long Branch
27

Merge slight left

5.3 mi · 8 min
28

Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard North

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ocean Boulevard North
29

Turn left

246 ft · 25 sec
30

Turn sharp right onto Riverdale Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Riverdale Avenue
31

Arrive at your destination

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 37.6 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 51m into the drive.

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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 51m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monmouth Beach, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camden, NJ

This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.6 mi from Camden, NJ · 51m into the drive

township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Windsor, NJ

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

Cheltenham, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Camden, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Monmouth Beach, NJ

The final approach into Monmouth Beach, 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

$12.47 one way

$24.93 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.65 $27.31
premium $4.93 $14.58 $29.17
diesel $5.61 $16.60 $33.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.90 $3.61
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.58 $3.01
EV Truck/SUV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Camden, NJ

Morning in Camden on Saturday

Local time

8:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monmouth Beach, NJ

Morning in Monmouth Beach on Saturday

Local time

8:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

West Windsor, NJ

38 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

9 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 43m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Atlantic Avenue, South 8th Street, Kaighns Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.6 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 $12.47 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.

The drive from Camden, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Camden, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Camden, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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