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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.52 mi
01h 23m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.52 mi
Kilometers
102.22 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Surf City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Surf City
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Surf 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
Presidential Lakes Estates
NJ

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

From Surf City
29.5 mi
00h 41m
To Camden
34.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 12th Street

    152 m · 26 sec · North 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    1752 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 8th Street

    47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge

    28.3 mi · 39 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Four Mile Circle

    729 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    141 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kaighns Avenue

    1854 ft · 37 sec · Kaighns Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South Crescent Boulevard

    58 m · 6 sec · South Crescent Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kaighns Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1791 ft · 32 sec · Broadway

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
28.3 mi · 45%
NJ 70 West
26.5 mi · 42%
Kaighns Avenue
2.29 mi · 4%
North Central Avenue
1.01 mi · 2%
West 8th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presidential Lakes Estates
00h 41m from Surf City
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Surf City and Camden. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).

Surf City

#1 Surf City

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population1,205
Coordinates39.6620600, -74.1651400
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: North 12th Street (-74.165062, 39.662157)
End: Broadway (-75.119609, 39.92595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.31
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Surf City and Camden. The current time is 03:21:34.

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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.