How far is Cape May, NJ from Stone Harbor, NJ?

The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Stone Harbor, NJ is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
15.88 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.28 mi
18.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.56 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Cape May
Mon, May 25, 12:37 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 Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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 Wildwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey, United States

From Cape May
8 mi
00h 13m
To Stone Harbor
8 mi
00h 13m

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
Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape May and Stone Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · New York Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reading Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Street

    92 m · 15 sec · East Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1088 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House

    1186 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stone Harbor Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Stone Harbor Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on 96th Street

    1734 ft · 41 sec · 96th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    584 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 98th Street

    698 ft · 33 sec · 98th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
9.9 mi · 62%
Stone Harbor Boulevard
3.37 mi · 21%
Lafayette Street
0.99 mi · 6%
Reading Avenue
0.66 mi · 4%
96th Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway

9.67 mi · 00h 11m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wildwood
00h 13m from Cape May
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Cape May and Patchy Fog near Stone Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape May to Stone Harbor?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Cape May and 8 miles from Stone Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Wildwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Wildwood, 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 Wildwood.

OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

52 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Absecon

55 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
BUS

Dover, Delaware

63 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Stone Harbor. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 km).

Cape May

#1 Cape May

City in New Jersey

Population3,404
Coordinates38.9351100, -74.9060100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Stone Harbor

#2 Stone Harbor

Borough of New Jersey

Population805
Coordinates39.0509500, -74.7579400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)
End: Stone Harbor (-74.75794, 39.05095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 Stone Harbor. The current time is 11:45:54.

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.