How far is Cape May, NJ from Wildwood Crest, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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 Wildwood Crest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May and Wildwood Crest.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47: The Wildwoods, Rio Grande
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Wildwood Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on Rio Grande Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Rio Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rosemary Road
624 ft · 27 sec · East Rosemary Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rosemary Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May and Wildwood Crest.
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
3.56 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 Wildwood Crest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape May to Wildwood Crest?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Erma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Cape May and 4.9 miles from Wildwood Crest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cape May and Patchy Fog near Wildwood Crest.
Stop Ideas Near Erma
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 Erma.
Dover, Delaware
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Wildwood Crest. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.67 km).
#1 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood Crest
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 38.9748400, -74.8335000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood Crest (-74.8335, 38.97484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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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