How far is Cape May Court House, NJ from Atlantic City, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May Court House, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May Court House and Atlantic City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May Court House and Atlantic City.
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Start on North Main Street
2270 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Stone Harbor Boulevard
1566 ft · 47 sec · Stone Harbor Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward AC Expressway, East Atlantic City
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard
1189 ft · 30 sec · Italian Heritage Boulevard
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May Court House and Atlantic City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cape May Court House and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape May Court House to Atlantic City?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Somers Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Cape May Court House and 18.1 miles from Atlantic City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $11.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cape May Court House and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic City.
Stop Ideas Near Somers Point
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 Somers Point.
Absecon
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May Court House and Atlantic City. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.6 km).
#1 Cape May Court House
Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,338 |
| Coordinates | 39.0826100, -74.8237800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlantic City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 37,743 |
| Coordinates | 39.3641500, -74.4230600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlantic City (-74.42306, 39.36415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.30 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.25 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
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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