How far is Camden, NJ from Ship Bottom, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
58.73 mi
01h 25m
Flight
53.56 mi
86.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.56 mi
Kilometers
86.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.52 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ship Bottom
Sat, Apr 11, 5:24 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-11T15:59
Arrive Ship Bottom
Sat, Apr 11, 5:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Presidential Lakes Estates
NJ

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

From Camden
29.3 mi
00h 42m
To Ship Bottom
29.4 mi
00h 42m

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
60°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 Ship Bottom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Ship Bottom.

  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

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2601 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 19th Street

    562 ft · 21 sec · West 19th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Ship Bottom.

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 72 East
28.7 mi · 49%
Marlton Pike
18.5 mi · 32%
NJ 70 East
7.84 mi · 13%
Kaighns Avenue
0.94 mi · 2%
Baird Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 72 East

Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

28.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presidential Lakes Estates
00h 42m from Camden
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden and Mostly Sunny near Ship Bottom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Ship Bottom?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Presidential Lakes Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Camden and 29.4 miles from Ship Bottom.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Presidential Lakes Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Presidential Lakes Estates, 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 Presidential Lakes Estates.

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

32 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

37 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

37 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

38 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Ship Bottom. Straight-line distance: 53.56 mi (86.2 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
Ship Bottom

#2 Ship Bottom

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6429000, -74.1804200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Ship Bottom (-74.18042, 39.6429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 Ship Bottom. The current time is 15:59:00.

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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.