How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from West Cape May, NJ?

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to West Cape May, NJ is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
19.67 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.11 mi
29.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.11 mi
Kilometers
29.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.66 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Cape May
Mon, May 25, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Mon, May 25, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-05-25T13:30
Arrive West Cape May
Mon, May 25, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
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 Cedar Grove
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To West Cape May
9.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
West 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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and West Cape May.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and West Cape May.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    703 ft · 12 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US 9 South: Cape May

    109 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Shore Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Shore Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto GSP South

    31 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward GSP South

    642 ft · 16 sec · GSP SB Entrance 12

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    684 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Perry Street

    1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunset Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sunset Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Bayshore Drive

    126 m · 16 sec · South Bayshore Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    66 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove and West Cape May.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 60%
Shore Road
3.44 mi · 17%
Lafayette Street
2.21 mi · 11%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi · 3%
Sunset Boulevard
0.67 mi · 3%
West Perry Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wildwood
00h 14m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Cedar Grove and Patchy Fog near West Cape May.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to West Cape May?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 9.8 miles from Cedar Grove and 9.8 miles from West Cape May.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cedar Grove and Patchy Fog near West Cape May.

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 Cedar Grove and West Cape May. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.14 km).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
West Cape May

#2 West Cape May

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population991
Coordinates38.9387200, -74.9418400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Grove (-74.76655, 39.16261)
End: West Cape May (-74.94184, 38.93872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 Cedar Grove and West Cape May. The current time is 13:30:07.

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.