Skip to main content

Trip from Camden, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

51.8 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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

Camden, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Pleasantville, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

Camden, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ is 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m via Atlantic City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a quick trip, primarily on highways, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Expect a mostly uninterrupted journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlantic City Expressway 38.6 mi 45m
North-South Freeway 10.6 mi 14m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
North New Road 0.7 mi 1m
Black Horse Pike East 0.4 mi <1m
Morgan Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Atlantic City Expressway — 38.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Pleasantville, 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 City Use 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 left at fork onto NJ 42

6.3 mi · 8 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto ACE

26 mi · 30 min · Atlantic City Expressway
Toward Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight left lane.
7

Continue on ACE

12 mi · 14 min · Atlantic City Expressway
Exit 17 Toward DE 50: Egg Harbor, Mays Landing Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 5 Toward US 9: Pleasantville Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

171 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn slight right onto US 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · North New Road
11

Turn sharp left onto US 40; US 322

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Black Horse Pike East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

US 40; US 322

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Philadelphia, PA

26 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Philadelphia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.9 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 50.6 — 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,...
6
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | NJ 42 / North-South Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 42 / North-South Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | ACE / Atlantic City Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway toward Atlantic City Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Atlantic City Expressway
7
50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 9: Pleasantville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward US 9: Pleasantville
7
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.59 one way

$17.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.41 $18.81
premium $4.93 $10.05 $20.09
diesel $5.61 $11.44 $22.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.5 0 $5.44 $2.49
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.53 $2.07
EV Truck/SUV 20.7 0 $7.25 $3.32

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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

4:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pleasantville, NJ

Late night in Pleasantville on Sunday

Local time

4:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Atlantic City Expressway, including one uninterrupted stretch of 38.6 miles. The North-South Freeway and Broadway also feature, but the overall character remains that of a brisk, highway-centric trip. Expect smooth sailing and consistent speeds for most of the 51.8 miles, making it a predictable and efficient drive.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.6 mi on Atlantic City Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 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 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.

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 Pleasantville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mays Landing along the way.

Mays Landing

38.3 mi in | ~47m | via ACE

About the Cities

Starting 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 5m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.6 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. 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 Pleasantville, 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 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasantville, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More trips to Pleasantville, NJ

Explore more options from Camden, NJ or browse trips ending in Pleasantville, NJ.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.