How far is Cape May Point, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Cape May Point, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.08 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.05 mi
41.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.05 mi
Kilometers
41.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.08 mi
Kilometers
50.02 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Mon, May 25, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Cape May Point
Mon, May 25, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape May Point
2026-05-25T13:36
Arrive Middletown
Mon, May 25, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cape May Point
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cape May Court House
NJ

Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

From Cape May Point
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Middletown
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cape May Point Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Cape May Court House as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May Point and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape May Point and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Pearl Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Pearl Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    155 m · 26 sec · West Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Pavilion Circle

    836 ft · 24 sec · Cape Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Cape Avenue

    1886 ft · 54 sec · Cape Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Perry Street

    1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Jackson Street

    649 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sidney Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Sidney Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street

    795 ft · 16 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    2810 ft · 37 sec · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward 9, 50: Upper Township

    1431 ft · 35 sec · GSP NB Exit 20

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May Point and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.1 mi · 65%
GSP NB Exit 20
2.89 mi · 9%
9
2.89 mi · 9%
Lafayette Street
2.1 mi · 7%
Sunset Boulevard
1.82 mi · 6%
Cape Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape May Court House
00h 21m from Cape May Point
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Cape May Point and Patchy Fog near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape May Point to Middletown?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cape May Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Cape May Point and 15.5 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cape May Point and Patchy Fog near Middletown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape May Point and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 26.05 mi (41.93 km).

Cape May Point

#1 Cape May Point

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey

Population272
Coordinates38.9373300, -74.9693400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population65,190
Coordinates39.2712300, -74.7435000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape May Point (-74.96934, 38.93733)
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape May Point and Middletown. The current time is 13:36:29.

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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.