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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.51 mi
01h 47m
Flight
69.4 mi
111.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.4 mi
Kilometers
111.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.51 mi
Kilometers
127.96 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape May
Sat, Apr 11, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sat, Apr 11, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-11T07:02
Arrive Cape May
Sat, Apr 11, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Millville
NJ

City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States

From Camden
39.8 mi
00h 53m
To Cape May
39.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City

    918 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    40.5 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Delsea Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on New Stage Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · New Stage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Creek Mill Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Creek Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Delsea Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Delsea Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Court House South Dennis Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Court House South Dennis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Stone Harbor Boulevard

    1037 ft · 29 sec · Stone Harbor Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brighton Road

    2104 ft · 36 sec · Brighton Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South

    1050 ft · 26 sec · Brighton Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sidney Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Sidney Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    89 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Street

    92 m · 15 sec · East Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · New York Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Cape May.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
40.5 mi · 51%
Garden State Parkway
9.36 mi · 12%
New Stage Road
5.85 mi · 7%
Court House South Dennis Road
5.84 mi · 7%
North-South Freeway
4.33 mi · 5%
North Delsea Drive
4.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millville
00h 53m from Camden
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millville, 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 Millville.

OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

33 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

36 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

43 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Absecon

46 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 69.4 mi (111.69 km).

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#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cape May

#2 Cape May

City in New Jersey

Population3,404
Coordinates38.9351100, -74.9060100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Cape May. The current time is 07:02:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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