How far is Camden, NJ from Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Cape May.
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Start on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
100 m · 7 sec · Morgan Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City
918 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.3 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Delsea Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive
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Continue on New Stage Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · New Stage Road
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Continue on East Creek Mill Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Creek Mill Road
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Continue on North Delsea Drive
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Delsea Drive
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Turn left onto Court House South Dennis Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Court House South Dennis Road
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Continue on Stone Harbor Boulevard
1037 ft · 29 sec · Stone Harbor Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brighton Road
2104 ft · 36 sec · Brighton Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP South
1050 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Road
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Sidney Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
89 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Street
92 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Reading Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Cape May.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Cape May?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Millville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Camden and 39.7 miles from Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Cape May.
Stop Ideas Near Millville
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 Millville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 69.4 mi (111.69 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 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
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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