How far is Atlantic City, NJ from Egg Harbor City, NJ?

The driving distance from Atlantic City, NJ to Egg Harbor City, NJ is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.72 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.53 mi
26.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.53 mi
Kilometers
26.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.72 mi
Kilometers
28.52 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Egg Harbor City
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Atlantic City
Thu, Oct 15, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic City
2026-10-15T13:49
Arrive Egg Harbor City
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Absecon
NJ

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

From Atlantic City
8.8 mi
00h 13m
To Egg Harbor City
8.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Atlantic City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Pleasantville as the closest live forecast in the Atlantic County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic City and Egg Harbor City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City and Egg Harbor City.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    799 ft · 14 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Delaware Avenue

    1738 ft · 36 sec · North Delaware Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Absecon Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Absecon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East White Horse Pike

    9.3 mi · 13 min · East White Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue

    24 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic City and Egg Harbor City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East White Horse Pike
9.3 mi · 52%
Absecon Boulevard
7.92 mi · 45%
North Delaware Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
Atlantic Avenue
0.15 mi · 1%
Philadelphia Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East White Horse Pike

Continue on East White Horse Pike

9.3 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Absecon
00h 13m from Atlantic City
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Atlantic City and Mostly Sunny near Egg Harbor City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlantic City to Egg Harbor City?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Absecon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Atlantic City and 8.9 miles from Egg Harbor City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atlantic City and Mostly Sunny near Egg Harbor City.

Stop Ideas Near Absecon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Absecon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Absecon.

OTHER

Absecon

1 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

9 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

17 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

35 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic City and Egg Harbor City. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).

Atlantic City

#1 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Egg Harbor City

#2 Egg Harbor City

City in New Jersey

Population4,052
Coordinates39.5287300, -74.6479400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantic City (-74.42306, 39.36415)
End: Egg Harbor City (-74.64794, 39.52873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.71
Round trip
$5.41
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.71 $5.41
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.07 $6.15
Premium $5.18 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $6.32 $3.98 $7.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic City and Egg Harbor City. The current time is 13:49:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.