How far is Lakewood, NJ from West Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to West Cape May, NJ is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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.
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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 West Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and West 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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Continue on Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
684 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on West Perry Street
1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street
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Continue on Sunset Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Bayshore Drive
126 m · 16 sec · South Bayshore Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
66 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and West 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near West Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to West Cape May?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 47.6 miles from Lakewood and 47.6 miles from West Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near West 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 West Cape May. Straight-line distance: 88.91 mi (143.08 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Cape May
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 38.9387200, -74.9418400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cape May (-74.94184, 38.93872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $4.28 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $17.37 | $34.75 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
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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