Origin
Ship Bottom, NJ
Evening in Ship Bottom on Sunday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ship Bottom, NJ to Camden, NJ
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from the coast to the city, this 58.6-mile journey from Ship Bottom to Camden is a straightforward one-day trip. Plan for about 1 hour and 25 minutes of drive time, making it an efficient connection within the Northeast region. You will spend roughly $10 on fuel, keeping this an affordable transit between the Jersey Shore and the Camden area. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight excursion. It serves as a practical link for those looking to transition from the beach to the urban landscape without a complicated itinerary.
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
29.3 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend 45% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with more localized navigation. The most significant portion of the drive is the 28.3-mile stretch across the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of your travel. As you transition from NJ 70 toward Kaighns Avenue, the character of the road shifts from open transit to a more urban environment. Expect a drive that moves steadily through the landscape rather than one defined by a single type of road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manahawkin Bay Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge onto NJ 72 / West 8th Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
29.3 mi into trip
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~41m in
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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
37.2 mi into trip
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~52m in
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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
7
56.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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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 Along This Route
Between Ship Bottom, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
Cherry Hill
29.3 mi in
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~41m
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via NJ 70
Philadelphia
37.2 mi in
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~52m
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via NJ 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manahawkin Bay Bridge | 28.3 mi | 39m |
| NJ 70 | 26.7 mi | 38m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 19th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
— 28.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ship Bottom, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on East 19th Street
196 ft
·
10 sec
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East 19th Street
2
Turn right onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
423 ft
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin
4
Merge onto NJ 72
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on NJ 72
154 ft
·
3 sec
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West 8th Street
Toward Manahawkin
6
Continue on NJ 72
28 mi
·
39 min
·
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Toward Manahawkin
Use the none lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
8
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
10
Continue on NJ 70
19 mi
·
27 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the none lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 38
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
13
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Broadway
15
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 25-minute route, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire distance without needing planned stops, though it is always smart to check traffic conditions before heading toward the Camden metro area. Given that the route involves a mix of highway and local roads, be prepared for changing speed limits as you exit the bridge and approach your destination. Keep your $10 fuel estimate in mind, but consider topping off your tank before leaving Ship Bottom to avoid searching for stations in heavier traffic zones. This straightforward transit is best handled as a single, continuous push to get you to your final destination efficiently.
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 29.3 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 58.6 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 41m 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 11m
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 Ship Bottom, 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 Ship Bottom, NJ
This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ship Bottom, 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 Manahawkin Bay Bridge for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Ship Bottom, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Ship Bottom, 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
$9.70 one way
$19.39 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
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
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
8:28 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
7 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 25m 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 Ship Bottom, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manahawkin Bay Bridge, NJ 70, Kaighns Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.70 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 58.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (CR 607 / Long Beach Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ship Bottom, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
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