> Driving from NYC to Atlantic City: ~2.5 hours, ~125 miles. Boardwalk, beaches and casinos on the Jersey Shore. Compare car rental deals with free cancellation.

Road trip from NYC

# NYC to Atlantic City

Boardwalk, beaches and casinos on the Jersey Shore.

~2.5 hours · ~125 miles from New York City

Atlantic City is about 2.5 hours from NYC via the Garden State Parkway — a quick hit of boardwalk, beach and casino energy. A rental also opens up the wider Jersey Shore, from Asbury Park to Cape May.

## Trip highlights

- The Boardwalk, beaches and casinos
- Gateway to the wider Jersey Shore
- Garden State Parkway most of the way
- Easy weekend or overnight trip

## Driving tips

### Pair with the Shore

With a car, string together Asbury Park, Ocean City and Cape May for a full Jersey Shore weekend rather than just AC.

## NYC to Atlantic City FAQs

### How do I get from NYC to Atlantic City by car?

Take the NJ Turnpike to the Garden State Parkway south — about 125 miles and 2.5 hours. A rental also lets you explore the rest of the Jersey Shore.

## Renting a car for the trip

Compare deals for your dates in the search below. For longer hauls, consider an [SUV](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/suv) or [full-size car](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/cars/full-size), and if you're flying back rather than returning to the city, check out a [one-way rental](https://www.newyorkautorental.com/guides/one-way-car-rental-from-nyc).

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