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Trip from Camden, NJ to West Cape May, 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 48m

Distance

80.9 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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

Camden, NJ

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Downtown West Cape May, NJ, NJ

West Cape May, NJ

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Trip Overview

Camden, NJ to West Cape May, NJ is 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 48m via Veterans Memorial Highway and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, beginning in the Northeast region and concluding in the same area. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of local travel, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a modest distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.5 miles from Camden, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 40.5 mi 47m
Garden State Parkway 9.4 mi 10m
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
Delsea Drive 2.8 mi 4m
East Creek Mill Road 2.7 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 West Cape May, 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 right at fork onto NJ 55

41 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland Use 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 10 Toward GSP South
14

Merge onto GSP

9.4 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on NJ 109

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
16

Continue on NJ 109

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto CR 606

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on CR 606

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Perry Street
19

Continue on CR 606; OD

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sunset Boulevard
20

Turn right onto CR 607

414 ft · 15 sec · South Bayshore Drive
21

Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

217 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

2nd Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 1h 48m duration, leaving Camden, NJ in the morning allows for a full day at your destination in West Cape May, NJ. Plan for a single fuel stop, as the estimated $13 fuel cost suggests a straightforward fill-up. While the drive is relatively short, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means paying close attention to your GPS or navigation system to avoid missing any crucial turns. The longest stretch is over 40 miles, so you can enjoy a good portion of the drive without frequent adjustments before hitting more local roads.

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 40.5 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 48m 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 18 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.5 miles or 48m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Cape May, 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 80.9 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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.

Downtown Millville, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millville, NJ

40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Vineland, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bella Vida Garden Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

West Cape May, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.9

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+16098846332

Visit website

Sunnyside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

0.5 mi

The Olive Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sewell, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape May, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 80.9

Hours: Closed

+16097708261

Visit website

Magic Brain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape May, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Bella Vida Garden Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.9

West Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+16098846332

Visit website

Sunnyside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.3

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362376

The Olive Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 11.6

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18564686655

Visit website

Royal Spice Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.5

Millville, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+18565068521

Visit website

Terra Nova Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 11.6

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+18565898883

Visit website

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 5.8

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

Olympia Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 34.7

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18566916095

Visit website

Pegasus I Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.9

Malaga, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+18566940500

Visit website

Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 80.9

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16097708261

Visit website

Magic Brain Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.9

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.3

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362935

Visit website

Salty Acres Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.1

Rio Grande, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+16094258320

Visit website

RIM Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–10 pm

+12154653515

Visit website

Xpresso Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.5

Vineland, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18568255913

CNT Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12678869851

Visit website

Holy Cannoli! Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+12673191700

Visit website

Sunset Beach Hotel

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 75.1

Wildwood, New Jersey

+16095223193

Visit website

gramd hotel

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 80.9

Cape May, New Jersey

Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 80.9

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Garrett Family Preserve at Cape Island Creek

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 80.9

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19088797262

Visit website

Adventure Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Camden, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18444743474

Visit website

Spruce Street Harbor Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12159222386

Visit website

MindEscape Escape Room Philadelphia

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+12154546159

Visit website

Bellmawr Lake

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.8

Bellmawr, New Jersey

+18569330554

Visit website

Washington Lake Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 11.6

Sewell, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18565896427

Visit website

Independence Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12159652305

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 79.7 — 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
5
68.1 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | CR 606 / Jackson Street

Turn right onto CR 606 / Jackson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.41 one way

$26.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.69 $29.38
premium $4.93 $15.69 $31.38
diesel $5.61 $17.86 $35.72

Estimated Tolls: $0.56

Garden State Parkway (9.4 mi) $0.56

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

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.3 0 $8.49 $3.88
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
EV Truck/SUV 32.4 0 $11.33 $5.18

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Night in Camden on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Cape May, NJ

Night in West Cape May on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Millville, NJ

40 mi in

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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m 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 journey presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 17% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a mix of road types, including Veterans Memorial Highway, the Garden State Parkway, and New Stage Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 40.5 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different road surfaces and speeds.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 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?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 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 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 West Cape May, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland and Gsp South.

Vineland

5.5 mi in | ~8m | via NJ 55

Gsp South

67.9 mi in | ~1h 30m | via Brighton Road

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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 $0.56 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 West Cape May, 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 West Cape May, 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.

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