How far is Cape May Point, NJ from Wildwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May Point, NJ to Wildwood, NJ is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May Point and Wildwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May Point and Wildwood.
-
1
Start on Pearl Avenue
38 m · 11 sec · Pearl Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
155 m · 26 sec · West Central Avenue
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Pavilion Circle
836 ft · 24 sec · Cape Avenue
-
4
Exit the rotary onto Cape Avenue
1886 ft · 54 sec · Cape Avenue
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Boulevard
-
6
Continue on West Perry Street
1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street
-
7
Continue on Jackson Street
649 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Street
-
8
Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
-
9
Turn right onto Sidney Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Sidney Avenue
-
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
795 ft · 16 sec · Washington Street
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
-
12
Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
-
13
Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47: The Wildwoods, Rio Grande
1591 ft · 39 sec
-
15
Turn right onto South Wildwood Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
-
16
Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
-
17
Continue on Rio Grande Avenue
2642 ft · 58 sec · Rio Grande Avenue
-
18
Turn left onto New Jersey Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · New Jersey Avenue
-
19
Turn left onto West Wildwood Avenue
43 m · 11 sec · West Wildwood Avenue
-
20
Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May Point and Wildwood.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
3.56 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Cape May Point and Patchy Fog near Wildwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape May Point to Wildwood?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Tabernacle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Cape May Point and 6.3 miles from Wildwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cape May Point and Patchy Fog near Wildwood.
Stop Ideas Near Tabernacle
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 Tabernacle.
Dover, Delaware
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May Point and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 9.11 mi (14.66 km).
#1 Cape May Point
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey
| Population | 272 |
| Coordinates | 38.9373300, -74.9693400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood
City in New Jersey
| Population | 4,916 |
| Coordinates | 38.9917800, -74.8148900 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood (-74.81489, 38.99178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.