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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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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.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
1819 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Avenue
2754 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
2915 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
684 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on West Perry Street
1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street
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Continue on Sunset Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cape Avenue
1886 ft · 55 sec · Cape Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pavilion Circle
137 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto West Central Avenue
155 m · 31 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Pearl Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Pearl Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Cape May.
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Absecon
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).
#1 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape May Point
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey
| Population | 272 |
| Coordinates | 38.9373300, -74.9693400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape May Point (-74.96934, 38.93733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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