How far is Cape May, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May and Elizabethport.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
32 m · 7 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Street
92 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1088 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
19.1 mi · 22 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
33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
585 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place
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Continue on Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May and Elizabethport.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Cape May and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape May to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Barnegat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Cape May and 71.8 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape May and Sunny near Elizabethport.
Stop Ideas Near Barnegat
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 Barnegat.
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Absecon
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 124.49 mi (200.34 km).
#1 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
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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