Police responded to a 911 call from a motorist who discovered the body near the intersection of Fork Road and Black Horse Pike around 9:00 a.m.
The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Amber Swigert.
Officials say an autopsy will help determine if her death was a homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at (609)-909-7666 or the Egg Harbor Township Police Department at (609)-927-5200.
