Trip from Wildwood, NJ to Camden, NJ

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

76.7 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 38m ★

6 AM

1h 46m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 51m

12 PM

1h 50m

3 PM

1h 52m

5 PM

2h 1m

8 PM

1h 41m

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

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

Traveling from Wildwood to Camden covers 76.7 miles, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 45-minute journey. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trek, which takes you through the Northeast corridor of New Jersey. Navigating this route involves a mix of Veterans Memorial Highway, New Stage Road, and Court House South Dennis Road. It serves as a practical connection between the coast and the inland region, providing a manageable commute for those looking to traverse the state efficiently.

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

38.4 miles from Wildwood, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as highways only account for about 9% of this route. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads, which keeps the driving experience engaging and varied. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Veterans Memorial Highway, where you will cover 40.7 miles before transitioning onto other segments. This change in road type requires you to stay alert, as the transition from faster highway sections to local thoroughfares defines the personality of the trip. The route demands more active steering than a standard highway trek, so be prepared for a more hands-on driving experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 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 5.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 76.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles (CR 657 / Stone Harbor Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 6 Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House

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 10 Toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House

8.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | CR 657 / Stone Harbor Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 657 / Stone Harbor Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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

75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Wildwood, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Stone Harbor and Cape May Court House.

Stone Harbor

8.7 mi in | ~13m

Cape May Court House

8.7 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway	40.7 mi	48m
New Stage Road	5.8 mi	9m
Court House South Dennis Road	5.8 mi	9m
North-South Freeway	4.2 mi	5m
North Delsea Drive	4.1 mi	6m
North Wildwood Boulevard	3.1 mi	4m
Garden State Parkway	2.9 mi	3m
Delsea Drive	2.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 40.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, NJ and Camden, NJ.

Start on this road

38 ft · 4 sec · this road

Turn right onto West Wildwood Avenue

142 ft · 13 sec · West Wildwood Avenue

Turn left onto CR 621

1.5 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 621; OD

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive

Continue on NJ 147; OD

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Spruce Avenue

Continue on NJ 147; OD

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Wildwood Boulevard

Turn slight right

432 ft · 15 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 6 Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP

2.9 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 10 Toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto CR 657

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Stone Harbor Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CR 657

5.8 mi · 9 min · Court House South Dennis Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto NJ 47

4.1 mi · 6 min · North Delsea Drive

Turn straight onto NJ 347

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Creek Mill Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NJ 347

5.8 mi · 9 min · New Stage Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 47

2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive

Continue on NJ 55

41 mi · 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 42

3.3 mi · 4 min · North-South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 3 Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

220 ft · 7 sec

Toward Holtec Boulevard

Turn left onto Morgan Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Morgan Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto CR 551

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour and 45-minute trip with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should prioritize comfort during the drive, as you will be navigating local roads for the majority of the 76.7 miles. Fuel costs are quite predictable at around $13, so you can easily budget for the trip without worrying about expensive mid-route refills. My best tip for this specific drive is to stay focused during the transition off the Veterans Memorial Highway stretch, as the road character shifts significantly once you move onto the local roads that make up the remainder of your journey.

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 38.4 miles from Wildwood, NJ, or about 58m 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 76.7 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 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 30m

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 Wildwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Wildwood, NJ

This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wildwood, 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 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 38.4 mi from Wildwood, NJ · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Wildwood, 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

$12.69 one way

$25.38 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$13.89	$27.78
premium	$4.92	$14.86	$29.73
diesel	$5.64	$17.04	$34.08

Estimated Tolls: $0.17

Garden State Parkway (2.9 mi) $0.17

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23	$8.05	$3.68
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.71	$3.07
EV Truck/SUV	30.7	$10.74	$4.91

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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Wildwood, NJ

Night in Wildwood on Sunday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Night in Camden on Sunday

Local time

10:51 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

11 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 45m 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 Wildwood, NJ to Camden, NJ covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, New Stage Road, Court House South Dennis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Wildwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.69 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.

Between Wildwood, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Stone Harbor and Cape May Court House.

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Trip from Wildwood, NJ to Camden, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Camden, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wildwood, NJ

Camden, NJ

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 45m on the road

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