Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
85.4 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from North Wildwood, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 85.4 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Avenue, West Anglesea Drive, West Spruce Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.74 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
42.7 miles from North Wildwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 85.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Anglesea Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Spruce Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stone Harbor | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stone Harbor Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between North Wildwood, NJ and Camden, NJ.
Start on East 12th Avenue
Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue
Continue on West Anglesea Drive
Continue on West Spruce Avenue
Continue on North Wildwood Boulevard
Turn slight right
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Boulevard
Continue on Court House South Dennis Road
Turn right onto North Delsea Drive
Turn straight onto East Creek Mill Road
Continue on New Stage Road
Continue on Delsea Drive
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard
Turn left onto Morgan Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving North Wildwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Wildwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 1h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from North Wildwood, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from North Wildwood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$13.74 one way
$27.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.46 | $30.93 |
| premium | $4.95 | $16.66 | $33.31 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in North Wildwood on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Camden on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
43 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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