Origin
Somers Point, NJ
Evening in Somers Point on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers Point, 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
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers Point, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Camden, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 58.3-mile drive from Somers Point to Camden, New Jersey, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll primarily be on the Atlantic City Expressway, North-South Freeway, and Garden State Parkway, with 94% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option. The general feel is that of a functional, highway-focused route, ideal for those prioritizing efficiency over leisurely exploration within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Expressway | 37.6 mi | 44m |
| North-South Freeway | 10 mi | 13m |
| Garden State Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Laurel Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West New York Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Morgan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlantic City Expressway
— 37.6 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers Point, NJ and Camden, NJ.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
1st Street
2
Turn right onto CR 665
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West New York Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 9
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
New Road
4
Turn right onto Laurel Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Drive
5
Take the ramp
201 ft
·
4 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Merge onto GSP
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 38B
Toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto ACE
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJ 42
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 3
Toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Holtec Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Morgan Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Morgan Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 551
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Arrive at destination
CR 551
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Somers Point, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 57.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 38B
Toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camd...
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge onto ACE / Atlantic City Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holtec Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Holtec Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Garden State Parkway
(7.1 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 10 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Winslow, NJ
29 mi in
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
21 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 58.3-mile trip. With 94% of the route on major highways, you'll encounter fast-paced driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 37.6 miles on the Atlantic City Expressway, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While primarily highway, be aware that transitions between these main roads will occur. This route prioritizes direct travel between its New Jersey destinations.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 mi on Atlantic City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 8.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56 miles (I 676 / North-South Freeway): 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.
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 Somers Point, NJ to Camden, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West along the way.
Atlantic City Expressway Toll West
8.9 mi in
|
~13m
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: 58.3 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 (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.6 miles on Atlantic City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 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 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 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (ACE / Atlantic City Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56 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.
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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