Atlantic City, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Atlantic City, NJ have 12 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 92 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Atlantic City, NJ head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

129.8 mi

Paterson, NJ

Quickest Drive

52m

Vineland, NJ

Plan Around Atlantic City, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Atlantic City, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Elizabethport, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 112.4 mi · 2h 19m New Brunswick, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 101.6 mi · 2h 8m Brick, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 63.4 mi · 1h 18m Vineland, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ 36 mi · 52m

Continue From Atlantic City, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Atlantic City, NJ to Paterson, NJ 129.8 mi · 2h 42m Atlantic City, NJ to Clifton, NJ 126.6 mi · 2h 40m Atlantic City, NJ to West New York, NJ 125.5 mi · 2h 38m Atlantic City, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 120.1 mi · 2h 30m

Trips from Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City, NJ to Paterson, NJ

129.8 mi 2h 42m

Atlantic City, NJ to Clifton, NJ

126.6 mi 2h 40m

Atlantic City, NJ to West New York, NJ

125.5 mi 2h 38m

Atlantic City, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

120.1 mi 2h 30m

Atlantic City, NJ to Newark, NJ

117.4 mi 2h 27m

Atlantic City, NJ to Edison, NJ

103 mi 2h 9m

Atlantic City, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

101.9 mi 2h 4m

Atlantic City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ

72.9 mi 1h 28m

Atlantic City, NJ to Lakewood, NJ

63.2 mi 1h 21m

Atlantic City, NJ to Camden, NJ

57.3 mi 1h 11m

Atlantic City, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

55.4 mi 1h 12m

Atlantic City, NJ to Vineland, NJ

36 mi 52m

Driving from Atlantic City, NJ

The typical drive from Atlantic City, NJ covers about 92 miles and takes around 1h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 130 miles (2h 42m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Atlantic City, NJ most often head toward Paterson, NJ (129.8 mi, 2h 42m), Clifton, NJ (126.6 mi, 2h 40m), West New York, NJ (125.5 mi, 2h 38m), Jersey City, NJ (120.1 mi, 2h 30m), and Newark, NJ (117.4 mi, 2h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 92-mile trip from Atlantic City, NJ, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Atlantic City, NJ and 4 routes heading into Atlantic City, NJ, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 130 miles.

The longest mapped route from Atlantic City, NJ covers 130 miles and takes approximately 2h 42m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from Atlantic City, NJ runs about 92 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 92-mile trip from Atlantic City, NJ costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Atlantic City, NJ include Paterson, NJ, Clifton, NJ, West New York, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.