If you are planning a quick getaway from Camden to Wildwood, expect a straightforward journey covering 76.9 miles. You should budget about 1 hour and 44 minutes of drive time, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of approximately $13, it is an affordable way to reach the coast. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Memorial Highway, New Stage Road, and Court House South Dennis Road to navigate through the Northeast region. Since the entire trip takes place within New Jersey, the transition from the city to the shore is relatively seamless. You won’t need to worry about splitting this into an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Camden, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
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 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
1.5 mi·2 min·New Jersey Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Wildwood Avenue
142 ft·11 sec·West Wildwood Avenue
21
Turn left
38 ft·2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no formal stops scheduled, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Keep in mind that with zero designated stops, you should fuel up and take care of any personal needs before heading out from Camden. The lack of major highway stretches means your travel time can be sensitive to local traffic, so checking your GPS for turn-heavy delays before you leave is a smart move. Because the entire route is under two hours, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Focus on staying sharp through the many turns, as the local road configuration requires more active driving than a standard highway route.
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 38.4 miles from Camden, NJ, or about 46m 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 38.4 miles or 46m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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 76.9 miles and 1h 44m.
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 10
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
$12.75 one way
$25.50 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.96
$27.93
premium
$4.93
$14.91
$29.83
diesel
$5.61
$16.98
$33.96
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: 26.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.1
0
$8.07
$3.69
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.73
$3.08
EV Truck/SUV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
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 17, 2026
Origin
Camden, NJ
Night
in Camden on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 10 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wildwood, NJ
Night
in Wildwood on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
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
20 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 44m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as highway travel accounts for only 9% of your total time behind the wheel. You will spend the bulk of your journey navigating smaller roads, which gives the trip a more grounded, local feel. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive occurs during the 40.5-mile stretch along Veterans Memorial Highway. Because the route relies so heavily on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and shifting road conditions. It is a drive that demands your full attention compared to the mindless drone of a major expressway.
Only 9% 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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 76.9 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 Wildwood, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, Gsp South and Whitesboro.
Wildwood is on the Southern Shore of New Jersey. It is primarily a resort town whose population swells in the summer months (June - August) with vacationers coming mainly from New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and Quebec. There are also a significant number of seasonal workers from Pennsylvania, Ireland and Eastern Europe. Together with the small bordering towns of North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, Wildwood is often called "the Wildwoods."
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m 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 $0.17 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 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 Wildwood, NJ before heading back.
