How far is Surf City, NJ from Camden, NJ?
The driving distance from Surf City, NJ to Camden, NJ is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surf City and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surf City and Camden.
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Start on North 12th Street
152 m · 26 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
1752 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on West 8th Street
47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge
28.3 mi · 39 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Four Mile Circle
729 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
141 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia
18.7 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue
1854 ft · 37 sec · Kaighns Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard
58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1791 ft · 32 sec · 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 Surf City and Camden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge
28.3 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Surf City and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surf City to Camden?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 29.5 miles from Surf City and 34.1 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Surf City and Rain Showers Likely near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Presidential Lakes Estates
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 Presidential Lakes Estates.
Atco, New Jersey
Cornwells Heights
Hammonton, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surf City and Camden. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).
#1 Surf City
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -74.1651400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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 (-75.119609, 39.92595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.10 | $22.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
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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