Origin
North Cape May, NJ
Evening in North Cape May on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Cape May, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Camden, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
The drive from North Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, Garden State Parkway, New Stage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.50 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from North Cape May, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 40.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
114 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
138 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
114 ft
~57.8 mi in
Elevation Range
106 ft
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 0.5 miles in near Lincoln Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 81.6 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 0.5 miles (Lincoln Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Lincoln Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
3.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward GSP North
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
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 10
Toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
9
79.3 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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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
80.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m 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...
Towns Along This Route
Between North Cape May, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Stone Harbor and Cape May Court House.
Stone Harbor
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Cape May Court House
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 40.7 mi | 48m |
| Garden State Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| New Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Court House South Dennis Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| North-South Freeway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| North Delsea Drive | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Delsea Drive | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Creek Mill Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 40.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Cape May, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Pacific Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pacific Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandman Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto NJ 109
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto GSP
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 10
Toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 657
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Stone Harbor Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 657
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Court House South Dennis Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto NJ 47
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Delsea Drive
11
Turn straight onto NJ 347
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Creek Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NJ 347
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
New Stage Road
13
Continue on NJ 47
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Delsea Drive
14
Continue on NJ 55
41 mi
·
48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJ 42
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
21
Arrive at destination
CR 551
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 40.8 miles from North Cape May, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.7 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Cape May, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 North Cape May, NJ
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Cape May, 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 40.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from North Cape May, NJ · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from North 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Camden, 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
$13.50 one way
$27.01 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Garden State Parkway
(9.4 mi)
$0.56
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
24 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 51m 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 North Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Garden State Parkway, New Stage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from North 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 $13.50 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 81.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Lincoln Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Cape May, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Stone Harbor and Cape May Court House.
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