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Trip from Beach Haven, NJ to Camden, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

65.3 mi

105 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Beach Haven, NJ, NJ

Beach Haven, NJ

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city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

Beach Haven, NJ to Camden, NJ is 65.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 38 minutes via Manahawkin Bay Bridge and NJ 70, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily within New Jersey. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from coastal areas to more inland routes. It's a straightforward, relatively short journey, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points in New Jersey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32.6 miles from Beach Haven, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Manahawkin Bay Bridge 28.3 mi 39m
NJ 70 26.7 mi 38m
Long Beach Boulevard 5.4 mi 11m
Kaighns Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
South Bay Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
West 8th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Broadway 0.3 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 Beach Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ.

1

Start on CR 607

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Bay Avenue
2

Continue on CR 607

5.4 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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 · West 8th Street
Toward Manahawkin
6

Continue on NJ 72

28 mi · 39 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Toward Manahawkin Use the straight 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 straight / right lanes.
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
14

Turn left onto CR 551

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Broadway
15

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 38 minutes, this is a classic same-day trip. You have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient, but departing earlier in the day will help you avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Camden. With a fuel cost estimated around $11, it's an economical drive. Plan for one or two brief stops for gas or a quick break, especially if you're not familiar with the stretch on Manahawkin Bay Bridge. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from the coastal roads to NJ 70, as services might be more spaced out on the latter.

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 32.6 miles from Beach Haven, NJ, or about 50m 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 14 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.6 miles or 50m 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 22m

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 Beach Haven, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Beach Haven, NJ

This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Beach Haven, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

census designated place in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Browns Mills, NJ

33 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.

Popular next leg

Browns Mills, NJ to Camden, NJ

30.2 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Ocean Acres, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Browns Mills, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Beach Haven, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 14min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

0.4 mi

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manahawkin, New Jersey

2 mi

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2.8 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Marco's Restaurant at Indian Spring

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18565961106

Visit website

King's Palace Chinese Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+18569837760

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Medford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568852638

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

Escape Room Mystery

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:15–8:45 pm

+16107571053

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Sector X Virtual Reality

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–11 pm

+18566516900

Visit website

Cooper River Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Adventure Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Camden, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18444743474

Visit website

Spruce Street Harbor Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12159222386

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 62.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | 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
35.9 mi into trip | ~54m in | 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
43.8 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | 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
5
43.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | NJ 70

Straight onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.83 one way

$21.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.86 $23.71
premium $4.93 $12.66 $25.33
diesel $5.61 $14.42 $28.83

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

$11

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.13
Efficient EV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61
EV Truck/SUV 26.1 0 $9.14 $4.18

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Beach Haven, NJ

Late night in Beach Haven on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Late night in Camden on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 14% chance 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

4 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 38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 28.3 miles on the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, which is the longest uninterrupted part of the journey. As you progress, the road character will likely shift from coastal access roads like Long Beach Boulevard to more direct, potentially faster routes like NJ 70. Expect a blend of driving, from potentially slower, local road segments to quicker highway travel as you head inland towards Camden.

41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Manahawkin Bay Bridge.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near NJ 72 / West 8th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 7.3 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Beach Haven, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Manahawkin, Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.

Manahawkin

7.6 mi in | ~15m | via NJ 72

Cherry Hill

35.9 mi in | ~54m | via NJ 70

Philadelphia

43.8 mi in | ~1h 5m | via NJ 70

About the Cities

Arriving in Camden, NJ

Full guide →

Camden is a city in Camden County, New Jersey, across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Camden is a former industrial boom-town that has fallen onto hard times. Decades of disinvestment and government mismanagement have contributed to Camden's sky-high crime rate, and many of the city's neighborhoods are hotbeds of gang- and drug-related violence. However, the government has begun developing the Delaware River waterfront, which is now a popular and well-traveled tourist destination offering grand views of the Philadelphia skyline and a multitude of activities for adults and children. Headlines about violence and crime in Camden may dissuade many tourists to the Philadelphia area from visiting, but a one-day trip to the waterfront may be well worth the trip.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on Manahawkin Bay Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 7.3 miles (NJ 72 / West 8th Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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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