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Day trips from Atlantic City

17 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.

VinelandTown

Vineland

32 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 36 miles · 55 min

City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States.

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Barnegat Lighthouse State ParkState park

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

32 miles northeast · straight-line distance

Park on Long Beach Island in Ocean County, New Jersey.

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MillvilleTown

Millville

33 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 37 miles · 55 min

City in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States.

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Island Beach State ParkState park

Island Beach State Park

42 miles northeast · straight-line distance

State park in New Jersey, United States.

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Things to do

Six Flags Great Adventure

54 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 69 miles · 1 hr 35 min

Amusement park in Jackson Township, New Jersey.

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Cape Henlopen State ParkState park

Cape Henlopen State Park

55 miles southwest · straight-line distance

Delaware state park near Lewes, Delaware, United States.

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Independence National Historical ParkNational park site

Independence National Historical Park

56 miles northwest · straight-line distance

National historic site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National MemorialNational park site

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

56 miles northwest · straight-line distance

National Memorial of the United States in Pennsylvania.

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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic SiteNational park site

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

57 miles northwest · straight-line distance

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsThings to do

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

57 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 61 miles · 1 hr 20 min

Museum and art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Franklin InstituteThings to do

Franklin Institute

57 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 62 miles · 1 hr 20 min

Science museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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DoverTown

Dover

61 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 112 miles · 2 hr 35 min

Capital city of the U.S. state of Delaware and seat of Kent County.

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TrentonTown

Trenton

62 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 75 miles · 1 hr 40 min

Capital city of the U.S. state of New Jersey and seat of Mercer County.

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WilmingtonTown

Wilmington

66 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 83 miles · 1 hr 45 min

Seat of New Castle County, and largest city in Delaware, United States.

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National park site

Gateway National Recreation Area

79 miles north · straight-line distance

Parks and beaches in New York City and New Jersey.

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Ski area

Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area

100 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 116 miles · 2 hr 40 min

Outdoor skiing and hiking resort in Macungie, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Campgaw Mountain ReservationSki area

Campgaw Mountain Reservation

117 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 143 miles · 3 hr 15 min

County park in Bergen County.

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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.

Questions

What day-trip ideas are near Atlantic City?

This guide includes Vineland, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Millville, Island Beach State Park, Six Flags Great Adventure. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.

How far is Vineland from Atlantic City?

Approximately 32 miles west in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 36 miles and 55 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Barnegat Lighthouse State Park from Atlantic City?

Approximately 32 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

How far is Millville from Atlantic City?

Approximately 33 miles west in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 37 miles and 55 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.

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