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

The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Cape May Point, NJ is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
4.22 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.41 mi
5.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.41 mi
Kilometers
5.48 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.22 mi
Kilometers
6.79 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape May Point
Mon, May 25, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Cape May
Mon, May 25, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape May
2026-05-25T11:45
Arrive Cape May Point
Mon, May 25, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cape May
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
West Cape May
NJ

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

From Cape May
2.1 mi
00h 05m
To Cape May Point
2.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cape May 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
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1819 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Avenue

    2754 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  4. 4

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

    2915 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    684 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Perry Street

    1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sunset Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cape Avenue

    1886 ft · 55 sec · Cape Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pavilion Circle

    137 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto West Central Avenue

    155 m · 31 sec · West Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pearl Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · Pearl Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
285.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Boulevard
1.82 mi · 43%
Lafayette Street
0.55 mi · 13%
Madison Avenue
0.52 mi · 12%
Cape Avenue
0.36 mi · 8%
New York Avenue
0.34 mi · 8%
West Perry Street
0.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Sunset Boulevard

Continue on Sunset Boulevard

1.82 mi · 00h 04m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Cape May
00h 05m from Cape May
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

West Cape May is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Cape May and 2.1 miles from Cape May Point.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Cape May

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Cape May, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Cape May.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

56 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

64 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

65 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
OTHER

Absecon

66 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Cape May Point. Straight-line distance: 3.41 mi (5.48 km).

Cape May

#1 Cape May

City in New Jersey

Population3,404
Coordinates38.9351100, -74.9060100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Cape May Point

#2 Cape May Point

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey

Population272
Coordinates38.9373300, -74.9693400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)
End: Cape May Point (-74.96934, 38.93733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.56 L · about $0.61
Round trip
$1.23
0.3 gal · 1.12 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.61 $1.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.69 $1.38
Premium $4.95 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.98 $0.90 $1.79

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 and Cape May Point. The current time is 11:45:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.