How far is Lakewood, NJ from Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Cape May.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 8 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Avenue
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Continue on Lakewood Road
4 mi · 6 min · Lakewood Road
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Take the exit straight toward GSP, US 9 South: Atlantic City, Garden State Parkway
1570 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
83.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Sidney Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
89 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Street
92 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Reading Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Cape May.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
83.9 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Cape May?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Port Republic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Lakewood and 46.9 miles from Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Cape May.
Stop Ideas Near Port Republic
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 Port Republic.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 88.32 mi (142.14 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.79 | $39.59 |
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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