How far is Camden, NJ from Barnegat, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Barnegat, NJ is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Barnegat.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Barnegat.
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Start on Broadway
996 ft · 20 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1622 ft · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left
9 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right
145 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street
90 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Turn left onto Baird Boulevard
2707 ft · 1 min · Baird Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard
2552 ft · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill
1208 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Kaighns Avenue
1428 ft · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Marlton Pike
8.3 mi · 11 min · Marlton Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike
10.2 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
147 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Four Mile Circle
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
16.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto West Bay Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · West Bay Avenue
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Continue on West Bay Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Bay Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Barnegat.
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.
NJ 72 East
Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat
16.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Camden and Mostly Sunny near Barnegat.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Barnegat?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Camden and 26 miles from Barnegat.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camden and Mostly Sunny near Barnegat.
Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisuretowne.
Atco, New Jersey
Lindenwold
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Barnegat. Straight-line distance: 49.04 mi (78.93 km).
#1 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnegat
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 23,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.7531800, -74.2229200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnegat (-74.22292, 39.75318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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