Origin
Camden, NJ
Late night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
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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Pleasantville, NJ
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, NJ and Pleasantville, 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 right at fork
Turn slight right onto US 9
Turn sharp left onto US 40; US 322
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
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 US 9: Pleasantville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Camden on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Pleasantville on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
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.
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.
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 - 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.
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
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 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.
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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