Origin
Ocean County, NJ
Night in Ocean County on Friday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean County, 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 16m
Distance
51.9 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean County, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Ocean County, NJ to Camden, NJ is 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m via NJ 70 and Lacey Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major roads, making it a convenient option for a short, direct journey. Plan for a highway-focused experience that should be easy to navigate and complete within a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 38.6 miles primarily on NJ 70, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. As you progress, the roads will transition, incorporating local streets like Lacey Road and Kaighns Avenue as you approach your destination. Expect a drive characterized by efficiency, with the majority of your time spent on well-maintained, higher-speed roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and Lacey Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near NJ 70; CR 530.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NJ 70; CR 530
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NJ 70
Straight onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ocean County, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
Cherry Hill
22.6 mi in
|
~32m
|
via NJ 70
Philadelphia
30.4 mi in
|
~43m
|
via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 38.6 mi | 55m |
| Lacey Road | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pinewald Keswick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 38.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean County, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on CR 614
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lacey Road
2
Turn left onto CR 530
493 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pinewald Keswick Road
3
Continue on CR 530
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lacey Road
4
Turn left onto NJ 70; CR 530
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
444 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
8
Continue on NJ 70
19 mi
·
27 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJ 38
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
11
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
13
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Ocean County, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Ocean County, 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
$8.60 one way
$17.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Camden on Friday
Local time
9:42 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Ocean County, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 70, Lacey Road, Kaighns 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 25.9 miles from Ocean County, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.60 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 straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (NJ 70; CR 530): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ocean County, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
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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