Origin
Atlantic City, NJ
Night in Atlantic City on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic City, NJ to Camden, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic City, NJ
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Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Atlantic City and Camden, this 57.3-mile trip is an efficient way to cross New Jersey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 11 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily stick to the Atlantic City Expressway, the North-South Freeway, and Broadway to complete your journey. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast excursion. Because the route is so compact, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 44.8 mi | 54m |
| North-South Freeway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Arkansas Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Morgan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 44.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
2
Take the exit
268 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Arkansas Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on ACE
45 mi
·
54 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto NJ 42
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
11
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Atlantic City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 56.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
8
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Camden on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Winslow, NJ
29 mi in
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 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 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 1 hour and 11 minute journey is defined by its high-speed efficiency, with 96% of the travel taking place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Atlantic City Expressway, which features a long, uninterrupted 44.8-mile stretch that allows for steady cruising. The character of the drive is strictly highway-focused, prioritizing speed and direct navigation over winding backroads. As you transition from the Expressway onto the North-South Freeway and finally Broadway, the environment shifts from open transit to the more structured infrastructure of the Camden area. Expect a consistent, predictable pace that keeps you moving toward your destination without the need for technical maneuvering.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on Atlantic City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 57.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Camden, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.9 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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