Origin
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Morning in Egg Harbor City on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Egg Harbor City, 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
52m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egg Harbor City, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 41.4 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Atlantic City Expressway, North-South Freeway, Philadelphia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.4 miles on Atlantic City Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlantic City Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia
Navigation decision point
Toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia
5
30 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
39.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 676 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676 / North-South Freeway toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
8
40.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadw...
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ace Toll West: Philadelphia along the way.
Ace Toll West: Philadelphia
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 27.4 mi | 32m |
| North-South Freeway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Philadelphia Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 27.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 50
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Philadelphia Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia
3
Merge onto ACE
27 mi
·
32 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
4
Merge onto NJ 42
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North-South Freeway
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
10
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Egg Harbor City, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Camden, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Camden on Saturday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
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
11 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
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 41.4 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atlantic City Expressway, North-South Freeway, Philadelphia Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Egg Harbor City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ace Toll West: Philadelphia along the way.
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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