Traveling from Erma to Camden is an 86.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes to complete. Because this trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely on local routes like South Main Street, Court House South Dennis Road, and North Delsea Drive rather than major interstates. It is a practical route for those who prefer staying off the highway system to reach their destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Erma, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
40.7 mi
48m
New Stage Road
5.8 mi
9m
Court House South Dennis Road
5.8 mi
9m
Shore Road
4.9 mi
8m
North-South Freeway
4.2 mi
5m
North Delsea Drive
4.1 mi
6m
South Main Street
3.4 mi
5m
Delsea Drive
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 40.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erma, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on US 9
4.9 mi·8 min·Shore Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 9
3.4 mi·5 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CR 657
5.8 mi·9 min·Court House South Dennis Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NJ 47
4.1 mi·6 min·North Delsea Drive
5
Turn straight onto NJ 347
2.7 mi·4 min·East Creek Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NJ 347
5.8 mi·9 min·New Stage Road
7
Continue on NJ 47
2.8 mi·4 min·Delsea Drive
8
Continue on NJ 55
41 mi·48 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJ 42
3.3 mi·4 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676
0.9 mi·1 min·North-South Freeway
Exit 2Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin BridgeUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 3Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, GloucesterUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft·7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi·1 min·Broadway
15
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own timeline. Given that the entire route is a local drive, try to avoid peak traffic hours on these community roads to keep your travel time closer to the 1-hour and 29-minute estimate. You will not need to worry about long stretches of road, as the route is entirely local, allowing you to stop whenever you see fit. Budget roughly $14 for fuel before you head out, and keep an eye on your navigation as you switch between South Main Street and Court House South Dennis Road. Because you are not on a major highway, keep your eyes peeled for local speed limit changes that occur frequently on these rural and suburban stretches.
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 37.9 miles from Erma, NJ, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.7 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 57m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Erma, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erma, NJ
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Erma, 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 40.7 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 74.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.3 mi into trip|~13m in|CR 657 / Court House South Dennis Road
Turn left onto CR 657 / Court House South Dennis Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto NJ 42 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
73.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|I 676 / North-South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 676 / North-South Freeway toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge
8
74.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadw...
6
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.13 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.76
$27.53
premium
$4.93
$14.70
$29.40
diesel
$5.61
$16.74
$33.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 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
22.7
0
$7.96
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.63
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
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 13, 2026
Origin
Erma, NJ
Late night
in Erma on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Camden, NJ
Late night
in Camden on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph12% chanceLive forecast
39°F
Millville, NJ
38 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
7 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 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 that keeps you focused on the road rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With a 0% highway share, this route is defined entirely by local roads that wind through the region. You will find yourself navigating constant transitions between South Main Street and North Delsea Drive, which makes for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience. Because the entire 86.8-mile distance is comprised of surface streets, the character of the journey remains consistent from start to finish. Be prepared for a steady pace that requires your full attention as you navigate these local corridors.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.7 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 8.3 miles in near CR 657 / Court House South Dennis Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 8.3 miles (CR 657 / Court House South Dennis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.2 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.5 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 75.8 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 40.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Camden, 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 8.3 miles (CR 657 / Court House South Dennis Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 70.2 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.5 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): 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 Camden, NJ before heading back.
