If you are planning a quick getaway from Camden to North Wildwood, expect a 75.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more grounded, steady pace. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a straightforward drive that gets you from the interior to the shore efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
40.5 mi
47m
New Stage Road
5.8 mi
9m
Court House South Dennis Road
5.8 mi
9m
North-South Freeway
4.3 mi
5m
North Delsea Drive
4.1 mi
6m
North Wildwood Boulevard
3.3 mi
5m
Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi
3m
Delsea Drive
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 40.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and North Wildwood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 551
1.0 mi·1 min·Broadway
2
Turn left onto Morgan Street
328 ft·6 sec·Morgan Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 676
4.3 mi·5 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
41 mi·47 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, VinelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on NJ 47
2.8 mi·4 min·Delsea Drive
7
Continue on NJ 47; NJ 347
5.8 mi·9 min·New Stage Road
8
Continue on NJ 347
2.7 mi·4 min·East Creek Mill Road
9
Continue on NJ 47
4.1 mi·6 min·North Delsea Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 657
5.8 mi·9 min·Court House South Dennis Road
11
Continue on CR 657
0.2 mi·29 sec·Stone Harbor Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Brighton Road
0.4 mi·35 sec·Brighton Road
13
Take the ramp onto Brighton Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brighton Road
Exit 10Toward GSP South
14
Merge onto GSP
2.8 mi·3 min·Garden State Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 6Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, WhitesboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto NJ 147
3.3 mi·5 min·North Wildwood Boulevard
17
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi·50 sec·West Spruce Avenue
18
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.3 mi·36 sec·West Anglesea Drive
19
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.5 mi·48 sec·New Jersey Avenue
20
Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·East 12th Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
East 12th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. To make the most of your time, consider leaving early to avoid mid-day traffic congestion common on local routes. You won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies given the modest $13 fuel cost, but it is wise to top off your tank before departing Camden so you can drive straight through without interruption. Keep in mind that because this route is turn-heavy, you should rely on your GPS to navigate the transitions between Veterans Memorial Highway and the secondary roads. The lack of mandatory stops is a major advantage, allowing you to prioritize your arrival time at the beach.
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 38 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.5 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Wildwood, 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 75.9 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Camden, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 40.5 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 70.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge,...
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 676 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip|~8m in|NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
4
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Brighton Road
Take the ramp onto Brighton Road toward GSP South
Navigation decision point
Exit 10
Toward GSP South
8
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.58 one way
$25.17 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.78
$27.56
premium
$4.93
$14.72
$29.44
diesel
$5.61
$16.76
$33.52
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
Garden State Parkway
(2.8 mi)$0.17
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
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
East Market - Tesla Supercharger
Philadelphia, PA
Tesla
6 DCFC
Cedar Realty Riverview (Philadelphia, PA)
Philadelphia, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Target T1085 (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Cherry Hill, NJ
Electrify America
3 DCFC
Southport Plaza - 40kW Series 9
Philadelphia, PA
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Electrify America: 2
Tesla: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.04
EV Truck/SUV
30.4
0
$10.63
$4.86
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Late night
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Wildwood, NJ
Late night
in North Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
10 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 42m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that favors backroads over high-speed transit. With only 9% of the route consisting of highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local thoroughfares like New Stage Road and Court House South Dennis Road. The longest uninterrupted section spans 40.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing the most consistent flow before you transition into the more frequent turns of the final leg. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey requires your full attention as the road personality shifts from highway stretches to winding local connections. Expect a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged until you arrive at the coast.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.5 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 75.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Camden, NJ and North Wildwood, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, Gsp South and Whitesboro.
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 42m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.17 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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.
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 North Wildwood, 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway): 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 North Wildwood, NJ before heading back.
