If you are planning a quick getaway from Camden to Dover Beaches South, you are looking at a straightforward 61.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without the need for an overnight stay. Your route primarily follows Marlton Pike and NJ 70 East, keeping you within the Northeast region for the duration of the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous beach day. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your own schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Marlton Pike
18.5 mi
27m
NJ 70 East
11.1 mi
15m
NJ 70
8.8 mi
12m
CR 530
7.9 mi
12m
Dover Road
3.4 mi
5m
Route 37 East
2.6 mi
4m
Washington Street
1.9 mi
3m
Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Marlton Pike
— 18.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Dover Beaches South, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
0.2 mi·20 sec·Broadway
2
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn left
30 ft·0 sec
4
Turn slight right
477 ft·9 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto South 8th Street
295 ft·5 sec·South 8th Street
6
Turn right onto CR 607
0.7 mi·1 min·Kaighns Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 608
0.5 mi·1 min·Baird Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 30 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 30
0.5 mi·48 sec·Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
11
Continue on NJ 38
0.3 mi·24 sec·Kaighns Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70
8.3 mi·10 min·Marlton Pike
Toward Cherry Hill Business DistrictUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
10 mi·16 min·Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft·6 sec·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
15
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi·10 min·NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach IslandUse the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft·5 sec·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
17
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi·15 min·NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: LakehurstUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
0.9 mi·1 min·NJ 70; CR 530
19
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
7.9 mi·12 min·CR 530; CR 539
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto CR 530
3.0 mi·4 min·Dover Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on CR 530
0.4 mi·50 sec·Dover Road
22
Turn left onto CR 530
0.5 mi·56 sec·South Main Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 166
336 ft·7 sec·Atlantic City Boulevard
24
Continue on NJ 166
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Main Street
25
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.9 mi·3 min·Washington Street
26
Turn right onto NJ 37
2.6 mi·4 min·Route 37 East
27
Continue on NJ 37
1.6 mi·2 min·Thomas A. Mathis Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 35 North: Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant
29
Merge onto NJ 35
1.4 mi·2 min·NJ 35
30
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
0.2 mi·37 sec·6th Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
6th Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 1 hour and 34-minute commute, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on NJ 70. Since the trip is short and requires zero planned stops, you have the advantage of driving straight through if you prefer. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind as you prepare, and ensure your tank is ready before you leave Camden. Because the route relies heavily on NJ 70, keep a close eye on road signage as you transition from local segments onto the highway. This flexibility allows you to focus your energy on enjoying the destination rather than worrying about a complicated itinerary.
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 30.7 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover Beaches South, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camden, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camden, NJ
This is one driving day of about 61.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Marlton Pike for about 18.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
7
3 mi into trip|~6m in|NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike toward Cherry Hill Business District
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cherry Hill Business District
6
11.3 mi into trip|~16m in|NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Marlton Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
21.6 mi into trip|~33m in|NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
41.5 mi into trip|~1h in|CR 530; CR 539
Turn right onto CR 530; CR 539
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.20 one way
$20.39 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.17
$22.33
premium
$4.93
$11.93
$23.85
diesel
$5.61
$13.58
$27.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.5
0
$6.46
$2.95
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.38
$2.46
EV Truck/SUV
24.6
0
$8.61
$3.94
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Morning
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dover Beaches South, NJ
Morning
in Dover Beaches South on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning through various environments as you head toward the coast. You will spend about 52% of your time on highways, providing a balanced experience between local roads and faster transit. Be prepared for a change in pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.5 miles along Marlton Pike. Navigating this route feels like a standard transition from urban surroundings into more open, coastal-bound territory. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes direct access over complex winding paths, making it a manageable task for any driver.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on Marlton Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Dover Beaches South, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Long Beach Island along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on Marlton Pike. 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 Dover Beaches South, 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (NJ 70 / Marlton Pike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover Beaches South, NJ before heading back.
