How far is Middletown, NJ from North Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to North Cape May, NJ is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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 02h 25m.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and North Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and North Cape May.
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Start on Kings Highway
11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
109.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Turn right onto Shore Road
1 km · 1 min · Shore Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Cape May Ferry
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Sandman Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sandman Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
933 ft · 28 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
2894 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and North 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
110 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near North Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to North Cape May?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Middletown and 59.8 miles from North Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near North Cape May.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton
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 Tuckerton.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and North Cape May. Straight-line distance: 107.33 mi (172.73 km).
#1 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Cape May
Census designated place
| Population | 3,226 |
| Coordinates | 38.9820600, -74.9579500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Cape May (-74.95795, 38.98206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.75 | $43.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
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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