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Trip from Hammonton, NJ to Camden, NJ

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

Drive Time

39m

Distance

30.3 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

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

town in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Hammonton, NJ

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

Camden, NJ

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Trip Overview

Hammonton, NJ to Camden, NJ is 30.3 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Atlantic City Expressway and North-South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a quick transit between locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlantic City Expressway 16.6 mi 19m
North-South Freeway 10 mi 13m
12th Street 1.8 mi 2m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
Morgan Street 0.2 mi <1m
Bellevue Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Central Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Atlantic City Expressway — 16.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammonton, NJ and Camden, NJ.

1

Start on CR 542

112 ft · 3 sec · Central Avenue
2

Turn left onto NJ 54

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Bellevue Avenue
3

Continue on NJ 54; CR 561

1.8 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward ACE Toll West: Philadelphia
5

Merge onto ACE

17 mi · 19 min · Atlantic City Expressway
6

Merge onto NJ 42

9.1 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 676

0.9 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
Exit 2 Toward I 676 North: Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 3 Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

220 ft · 7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Morgan Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn right onto CR 551

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway
12

Arrive at destination

CR 551

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.9 and 29.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~23m 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
28 mi into trip | ~35m 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
28.9 mi into trip | ~37m 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
29.1 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Holtec Boulevard
5
29.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | Morgan Street

Turn left onto Morgan Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.02 one way

$10.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.50 $11.00
premium $4.93 $5.88 $11.75
diesel $5.61 $6.69 $13.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21
EV Truck/SUV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Hammonton, NJ

Late night in Hammonton on Sunday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Camden, NJ

Late night in Camden on Sunday

Local time

12:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

13 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

39m 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 drive is largely on highways, with 88% of the 30.3 miles covered by expressways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.6 miles on the Atlantic City Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic as you approach Camden.

88% 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: 16.6 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 18.9 miles in near NJ 42 / North-South Freeway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Hammonton, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ace Toll West: Philadelphia along the way.

Ace Toll West: Philadelphia

1.9 mi in | ~3m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.6 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 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 18.9 miles (NJ 42 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

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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