Origin
Ocean City, NJ
Afternoon in Ocean City on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean 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
1h 18m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean City, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Ocean City, NJ to Camden, NJ is 60.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Atlantic City Expressway, North-South Freeway, and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within New Jersey, connecting the Jersey Shore to the greater Philadelphia area. Given its short duration and high highway share, this route is ideal for a same-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained expressways, making for an efficient journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and predictable way to travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 37.6 mi | 44m |
| North-South Freeway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Garden State Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| East 9th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| NJ 52 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 37.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on East 9th Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on NJ 52
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 52
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Laurel Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
201 ft
·
4 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Merge onto GSP
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 38B
Toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto ACE
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJ 42
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
15
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Ocean City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 38B
Toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camd...
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Garden State Parkway
(7.1 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Camden, NJ
Afternoon in Camden on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
10 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 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a 93% highway share, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 37.6 miles on the Atlantic City Expressway, offering a good period of consistent travel. Expect a smooth, efficient experience as you navigate through these major arteries. The route transitions through different freeway names but maintains a consistent character of rapid transit. It’s designed for covering distance quickly rather than for leisurely sightseeing.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 mi on Atlantic City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 11.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ocean City, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Atlantic City Expressway Toll West.
Gsp Toll North
3.8 mi in
|
~7m
Atlantic City Expressway Toll West
11.3 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.6 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Camden, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, NJ before heading back.
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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