Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, NJ
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Elwood, NJ
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If you are looking to get from Camden to Elwood, this 36.5-mile journey is a quick trip that covers the distance in roughly 49 minutes. It is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a fuel budget of just $6, the route is highly economical for a short-haul drive within New Jersey. You will primarily navigate via the Atlantic City Expressway, the North-South Freeway, and the White Horse Pike. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it serves as a practical connection between these two points in the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| North-South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| White Horse Pike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 12th Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Egg Harbor Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Moss Mill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Route 54 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Elwood, NJ.
Start on CR 551
Turn left onto Morgan Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 676
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 42
Keep slight left at fork onto ACE
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Turn right onto CR 561
Turn left onto CR 561
Turn right onto CR 561
Turn slight right onto US 30
Turn right onto CR 623
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Camden, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway toward Atlantic City Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 54: Hammonton, Vineland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 54 North: Hammonton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Elwood on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 15.9 miles on the Atlantic City Expressway. The drive transitions from the more urbanized feel near Camden to the quieter, open roads leading toward Elwood. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, you can maintain a consistent pace for the duration of the 49-minute drive. It is a functional, efficient path rather than a winding backroads adventure.
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 1 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, NJ to Elwood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Vineland along the way.
Vineland
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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