Origin
Villas, NJ
Afternoon in Villas on Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Villas, NJ to Camden, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
74.6 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Villas, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Villas, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, South Delsea Drive, New Stage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.37 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.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Villas, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 74.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 74.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 40.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West Ocean Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 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 0.3 miles (West Ocean Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (CR 603 / Bayshore Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Ocean Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Ocean Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 603 / Bayshore Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 603 / Bayshore Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
72.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
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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
73.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 40.7 mi | 48m |
| South Delsea Drive | 14.2 mi | 22m |
| New Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| North-South Freeway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Delsea Drive | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Creek Mill Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Bayshore Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 40.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villas, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn left onto Yale Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Yale Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto West Ocean Avenue
410 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Ocean Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto CR 603
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Bayshore Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto NJ 47
14 mi
·
22 min
·
South Delsea Drive
6
Turn straight onto NJ 347
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Creek Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NJ 347
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
New Stage Road
8
Continue on NJ 47
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Delsea Drive
9
Continue on NJ 55
41 mi
·
48 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJ 42
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
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 37.3 miles from Villas, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.7 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 56m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Villas, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Villas, NJ
This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Villas, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 40.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Villas, NJ · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Villas, 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
$12.37 one way
$24.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.55 | $27.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.47 | $32.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.44 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Millville, NJ
37 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
8 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 43m 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 Villas, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, South Delsea Drive, New Stage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Villas, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.37 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 74.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Ocean Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (CR 603 / Bayshore Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Villas, NJ to Camden, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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