Origin
Cape May, NJ
Late night in Cape May on Saturday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape May, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 89.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York Avenue, Reading Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m 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 29m drive with frequent turns across 89.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York 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 Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York Avenue | — | — |
| Reading Avenue | — | — |
| Massachusetts Avenue | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Lafayette Street | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Stone Harbor | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New York Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto New York Avenue
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
New York Avenue
3
Turn right onto Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Avenue
4
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
325 ft
·
20 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
5
Turn left onto East Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Street
6
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
8
Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
9
Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
11
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Stone Harbor Boulevard
12
Continue on Court House South Dennis Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Court House South Dennis Road
13
Turn right onto North Delsea Drive
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Delsea Drive
14
Turn straight onto East Creek Mill Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Creek Mill Road
15
Continue on New Stage Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
New Stage Road
16
Continue on Delsea Drive
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Delsea Drive
17
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
21
Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holtec Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Morgan Street
23
Turn right onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.8 mi from Cape May, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Cape May, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, NJ
The final approach into Camden, 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
$14.85 one way
$29.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Saturday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Millville, NJ
45 mi in
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 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 29m 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 Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 89.6 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York Avenue, Reading Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Cape May, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.85 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 Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape May, NJ to Camden, 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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