How far is Camden, NJ from Margate City, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Margate City, NJ is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
56.28 mi
01h 12m
Flight
52.75 mi
84.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.75 mi
Kilometers
84.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.58 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margate City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Margate City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Folsom
NJ

Borough of New Jersey, United States

From Camden
28.1 mi
00h 36m
To Margate City
28.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
Margate City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Northfield as the closest live forecast in the Atlantic County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Margate City.

  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 left to continue on North-South Freeway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3230 ft · 42 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Tilton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Mill Road

    2723 ft · 46 sec · East Mill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Margate Boulevard

    2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Downbeach Express

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express

  16. 16

    Continue on North Jerome Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ventnor Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Margate City.

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic City Expressway
36.6 mi · 65%
North-South Freeway
10.6 mi · 19%
Tilton Road
2.4 mi · 4%
Downbeach Express
1.84 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 2%
North Jerome Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic City Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Atlantic City Expressway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folsom
00h 36m from Camden
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Margate City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Margate City?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Folsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Camden and 28.1 miles from Margate City.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Margate City.

Stop Ideas Near Folsom

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

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

OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

5 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

19 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

20 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

29 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Margate City. Straight-line distance: 52.75 mi (84.89 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
Margate City

#2 Margate City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,865
Coordinates39.3278900, -74.5034900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Margate City (-74.50349, 39.32789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.13 $16.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.15 $18.30
Premium $4.95 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $5.98 $11.90 $23.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Margate City. The current time is 05:13:11.

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.