This 77.4-mile drive from Sea Bright to Camden, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 48 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of $13. You'll primarily navigate the New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 18, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points within the Northeast region. Given the relatively short duration and the nature of the main roads, this route is best suited for direct travel rather than an extended scenic journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from Sea Bright, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The journey features a mixed drive profile, with 54% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32.4 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a period of consistent, faster travel. While there are no designated stops, the drive is characterized by its blend of highway sections and potentially some local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a functional driving experience rather than a particularly winding or visually dramatic one.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.7 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward CR 537 West: Freehold
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward CR 537 West: Freehold
7
33.2 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP
6
34 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
7
67.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
7
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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 Sea Bright, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward New Burnswick, Cr 537 West: Freehold, Trenton, Njtp, Njtp South: Trenton and Njtp South: Camden - among others.
New Burnswick
8.5 mi in|~15m
Cr 537 West: Freehold
17.7 mi in|~26m
Trenton
22.2 mi in|~33m
Njtp
33.2 mi in|~49m
Njtp South: Trenton
34 mi in|~51m
Njtp South: Camden
50.5 mi in|~1h 11m|via NJTP
Wilmington
50.5 mi in|~1h 11m|via NJTP
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
32.4 mi
37m
Freehold Bypass
10.7 mi
14m
NJ 18
8.2 mi
8m
Kaighns Avenue
7.5 mi
12m
Joline Avenue
5.1 mi
8m
Colts Neck Road
4.3 mi
6m
Ocean Avenue
2.7 mi
5m
NJ 73
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Bright, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on East Church Street
23 ft·6 sec·East Church Street
2
Turn left onto NJ 36
305 ft·8 sec·Ocean Avenue
3
Continue on NJ 36
2.6 mi·5 min·Ocean Avenue
4
Continue on NJ 36
0.7 mi·1 min·Ocean Boulevard North
5
Turn right onto NJ 36
5.1 mi·8 min·Joline Avenue
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 18: Point Pleasant, New Burnswick
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
8
Merge onto NJ 18
8.2 mi·8 min·NJ 18
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 22BToward CR 537 West: FreeholdUse the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CR 537
4.3 mi·6 min·Colts Neck Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
12
Merge onto NJ 33
11 mi·14 min·Freehold Bypass
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, NJTPUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 133
0.3 mi·45 sec·Hightstown Bypass
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
17
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
16 mi·18 min·New Jersey Turnpike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NJ 73
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi·52 sec·NJ-73
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·43 sec
Toward NJ 38 West: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
24
Merge onto NJ 38
5.6 mi·8 min·Kaighns Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft·6 sec·South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
26
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi·3 min·Kaighns Avenue
27
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi·32 sec·Broadway
28
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
This drive is efficient enough that you can be flexible with your departure time; leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of rush hour traffic. With a total duration under two hours and no scheduled stops, you won't need to plan for extensive breaks, though quick rest stops are always an option. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before hitting the longest 32.4-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $13 is a good budget to keep in mind for this relatively short trip.
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 38.7 miles from Sea Bright, NJ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 58m 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 29m
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 Sea Bright, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sea Bright, NJ
This is one driving day of about 77.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Sea Bright, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Sea Bright, NJ
· 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Sea Bright, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.83 one way
$25.66 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.05
$28.11
premium
$4.93
$15.01
$30.02
diesel
$5.61
$17.09
$34.18
Estimated Tolls: $4.54
New Jersey Turnpike
(32.4 mi)$4.54
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
$13
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.2
0
$8.13
$3.72
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.77
$3.10
EV Truck/SUV
31
0
$10.84
$4.95
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Sea Bright, NJ
Late night
in Sea Bright on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 mph11% chanceLive forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
39 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
41 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 48m 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 Sea Bright, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Freehold Bypass, NJ 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Sea Bright, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.83 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sea Bright, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward New Burnswick, Cr 537 West: Freehold, Trenton, Njtp, Njtp South: Trenton and Njtp South: Camden - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
