How far is Middletown, NJ from Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Cape May.
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Start on Washington Avenue
17 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on GSP SB Entrance 20
1359 ft · 33 sec · GSP SB Entrance 20
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20.1 mi · 23 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 Middletown and Cape May.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Cape May?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Cape May Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Middletown and 13.9 miles from Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Cape May.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.92 km).
#1 Middletown
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 65,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2712300, -74.7435000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.30 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
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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