How far is Camden, NJ from Manahawkin, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
53.04 mi
01h 16m
Flight
48.39 mi
77.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.04 mi
Kilometers
85.36 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manahawkin
Sat, Apr 11, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sat, Apr 11, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-11T19:36
Arrive Manahawkin
Sat, Apr 11, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Leisuretowne
NJ

Census designated place

From Camden
26.5 mi
00h 38m
To Manahawkin
26.5 mi
00h 38m

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
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Manahawkin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Manahawkin.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    996 ft · 20 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1622 ft · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    145 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street

    90 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Baird Boulevard

    2707 ft · 1 min · Baird Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard

    2552 ft · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

    1208 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Kaighns Avenue

    1428 ft · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Marlton Pike

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Marlton Pike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Marlton Pike

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Marlton Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    147 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Four Mile Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

    23.3 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Manahawkin

    870 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    673 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Bay Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue

  21. 21

    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 Manahawkin.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 72 East
23.3 mi · 44%
Marlton Pike
18.5 mi · 35%
NJ 70 East
7.84 mi · 15%
Kaighns Avenue
0.94 mi · 2%
Baird Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 72 East

Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

23.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
00h 38m from Camden
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden and Mostly Sunny near Manahawkin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Manahawkin?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 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 26.5 miles from Camden and 26.5 miles from Manahawkin.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Mostly Sunny near Manahawkin.

Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne

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

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

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

26 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

29 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Manahawkin. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.87 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
Manahawkin

#2 Manahawkin

Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

Population2,303
Coordinates39.6954000, -74.2587500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Manahawkin (-74.25875, 39.6954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 Manahawkin. The current time is 19:36:24.

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.