How far is Middletown, NJ from Cape May Court House, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.66 mi
02h 08m
Flight
98.1 mi
157.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.1 mi
Kilometers
157.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.66 mi
Kilometers
171.65 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape May Court House
Thu, Jun 4, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Jun 4, 8:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-06-04T16:28
Arrive Cape May Court House
Thu, Jun 4, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Manahawkin
NJ

Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

From Middletown
53.4 mi
01h 04m
To Cape May Court House
53.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Cape May Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Cape May Court House.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    99.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 657: Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House

    1227 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stone Harbor Boulevard

    1037 ft · 32 sec · Stone Harbor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2270 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Cape May Court House.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
99.7 mi · 93%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 4%
Newman Springs Road
1.08 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.43 mi
Church Street
0.32 mi
GSP Toll South
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

99.7 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manahawkin
01h 04m from Middletown
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Clear near Cape May Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Cape May Court House?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Manahawkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Middletown and 53.3 miles from Cape May Court House.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Clear near Cape May Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manahawkin, 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 Manahawkin.

OTHER

Absecon

37 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

38 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

40 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

47 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Cape May Court House. Straight-line distance: 98.1 mi (157.87 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Cape May Court House

#2 Cape May Court House

Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

Population5,338
Coordinates39.0826100, -74.8237800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Cape May Court House (-74.82378, 39.08261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $15.36
Round trip
$30.73
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.36 $30.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.95 $18.63 $37.25
Diesel $5.98 $22.48 $44.97

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Cape May Court House. The current time is 16:28:16.

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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.