Origin
Camden, NJ
Night in Camden on Friday
Local time
10:32 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
7/10
Good 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
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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 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 $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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 50.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Ocean Acres, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Ocean Acres, 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 | — | — |
| Marlton Pike | — | — |
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 Ocean Acres, 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 right to continue on Marlton Pike
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Marlton Pike
13
Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Marlton Pike
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
482 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
15
Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Four Mile Circle
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Four Mile Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
19 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 72 East: Barnegat
18
Turn left onto Neptune Drive
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Neptune Drive
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nautilus Drive
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nautilus Drive
20
Turn left onto Buccaneer Lane
331 ft
·
15 sec
·
Buccaneer Lane
21
Arrive at your destination
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
10:32 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 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 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.
The drive from Camden, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Ocean Acres, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Camden, NJ to Ocean Acres, 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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