Origin
Ocean Acres, NJ
Morning in Ocean Acres on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Acres, 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
1h 14m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
Ocean Acres to Camden is 49.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via NJ 70 and NJ 72, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a primarily highway-focused trip, meaning you'll likely spend most of your time on faster-moving roads. Given its short duration and highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip where you want to cover ground efficiently. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 26.7 mi | 38m |
| NJ 72 | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Neptune Drive | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buccaneer Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Crescent Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nautilus Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 26.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Acres, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on Buccaneer Lane
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Buccaneer Lane
2
Turn right onto (111)
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nautilus Drive
3
Turn left onto Neptune Drive
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Neptune Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 72
19 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 72
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
Continue on NJ 70
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
462 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
8
Continue on NJ 70
19 mi
·
27 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto NJ 38
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kaighns Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130
189 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
11
Turn slight right onto CR 607
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 551
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Broadway
13
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Ocean Acres, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
(111) / Nautilus Drive
Turn right onto (111) / Nautilus Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 72
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 72
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130 / South Crescent Boulevard toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 130 South, US 30 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Camden, NJ
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
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
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 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive with 92% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches on NJ 70 and NJ 72, which are main arteries designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 26.7 miles, allowing for a consistent pace. As you progress, the route largely maintains its highway character, making it a predictable and relatively smooth experience behind the wheel. Expect a driving environment geared towards covering distance rather than leisurely sightseeing.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 72. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near (111) / Nautilus Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles ((111) / Nautilus Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (NJ 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ocean Acres, NJ and Camden, NJ, road signs point toward Cherry Hill and Philadelphia.
Cherry Hill
20.6 mi in
|
~31m
|
via NJ 70
Philadelphia
28.5 mi in
|
~42m
|
via NJ 70
About the Cities
Arriving in Camden, NJ
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.7 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles ((111) / Nautilus Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (NJ 72): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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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