Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Ocean City, NJ
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Camden, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is 60 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via the Atlantic City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays entirely within New Jersey, making it an easy day trip from the Northeast region. The drive is primarily highway-focused, offering a quick and efficient path to the shore. Given its relatively short distance and clear route, it's a practical option for a quick getaway.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 36.6 mi | 42m |
| North-South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 14m |
| Garden State Parkway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| MacArthur Boulevad | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| MacArthur Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Laurel Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Ocean City, 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
Continue on ACE
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Continue on West Laurel Drive
Continue on NJ 52
Continue on NJ 52
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30 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 55.7 — 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 ACE / Atlantic City Expressway toward Atlantic City Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
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 Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Somers Point, Ocean City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Ocean City on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
This route is largely defined by highway driving, with 89% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Atlantic City Expressway, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.6 miles. The North-South Freeway and Garden State Parkway also play roles in this drive. Expect a profile that is heavily highway-focused, meaning consistent speeds and limited exits for much of the way.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camden, NJ and Ocean City, NJ, road signs point toward Mays Landing, Wildwood, Cape May and Somers Point.
Mays Landing
Wildwood
Cape May
Somers Point
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.
Ocean City is a city in Cape May County, in the Southern Shore region of New Jersey. It has a reputation for being a family-friendly city and is referred to as "America's Greatest Family Resort".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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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