How far is Camden, NJ from Ocean City, NJ?
The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
Borough of 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 Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Ocean City.
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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 left to continue on North-South Freeway
6.3 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Atlantic City Expressway
26.5 mi · 31 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Continue on Atlantic City Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Somers Point, Ocean City
2853 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Laurel Drive
3117 ft · 2 min · West Laurel Drive
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Continue on MacArthur Boulevard
3265 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Continue on MacArthur Boulevad
2.6 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Boulevad
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Ocean City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 30 miles from Camden and 30 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Camden and Mostly Sunny near Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near Folsom
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 Folsom.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 53.37 mi (85.89 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 Ocean City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 10,971 |
| Coordinates | 39.2776200, -74.5746000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
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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