How far is Cape May, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May and Camden.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
32 m · 7 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Street
92 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1088 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
1186 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Stone Harbor Boulevard
1566 ft · 42 sec · Stone Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Court House South Dennis Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Court House South Dennis Road
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Turn right onto North Delsea Drive
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Delsea Drive
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Turn straight onto East Creek Mill Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Creek Mill Road
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Continue on New Stage Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · New Stage Road
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Continue on Delsea Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
40.7 mi · 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3.3 mi · 5 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester
707 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard
67 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Morgan Street
1002 ft · 29 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May and Camden.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
40.7 mi · 00h 49m
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 Cape May and Mostly Sunny near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape May to Camden?
The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 39.9 miles from Cape May and 49.6 miles from Camden.
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 20.1 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cape May and Mostly Sunny near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Millville
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 Millville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Camden. Straight-line distance: 69.4 mi (111.69 km).
#1 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
| Population | 73,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.9259500, -75.1196200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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