How far is Cape May, NJ from Ocean City, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May and Ocean City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May and Ocean City.
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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
5.5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Ocean City
1418 ft · 35 sec · GSP NB Exit 25
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Turn slight right
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on 34th Street
1521 ft · 1 min · 34th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
112 m · 15 sec · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May and Ocean City.
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
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Cape May and Patchy Fog near Ocean City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape May to Ocean City?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Cape May and 16 miles from Ocean City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cape May and Patchy Fog near Ocean City.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove
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 Cedar Grove.
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 29.6 mi (47.63 km).
#1 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ocean City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 10,971 |
| Coordinates | 39.2776200, -74.5746000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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