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

The driving distance from Ocean City, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
61.25 mi
01h 01m
Flight
53.37 mi
85.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.37 mi
Kilometers
85.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.25 mi
Kilometers
98.58 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean City
2026-04-18T00:02
Arrive Camden
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean City
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 Ocean City
30.3 mi
00h 30m
To Camden
30.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Laurel Drive

    3134 ft · 2 min · Laurel Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll North

    61 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on GSP Toll North

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Atlantic City Expressway Toll West, Camden

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    37.6 mi · 44 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North-South Freeway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North-South Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Holtec Boulevard, Port Terminals, Broadway, Gloucester

    707 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Holtec Boulevard

    67 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    1002 ft · 29 sec · Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic City Expressway
37.6 mi · 61%
North-South Freeway
10 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway
7.09 mi · 12%
East 9th Street
3.19 mi · 5%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 2%
Laurel Drive
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

37.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folsom
00h 30m from Ocean City
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ocean City 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 Ocean City to Camden?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 30.3 miles from Ocean City and 30.9 miles from Camden.

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 7.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ocean City and Camden. Straight-line distance: 53.37 mi (85.89 km).

Ocean City

#1 Ocean City

City in New Jersey

Population10,971
Coordinates39.2776200, -74.5746000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East 9th Street (-74.574613, 39.277609)
End: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean City and Camden. The current time is 00:02:43.

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.