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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.68 mi
02h 25m
Flight
107.33 mi
172.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.33 mi
Kilometers
172.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.68 mi
Kilometers
192.61 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Cape May
Sat, Apr 11, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 11, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-11T08:24
Arrive North Cape May
Sat, Apr 11, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tuckerton
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Middletown
59.9 mi
01h 12m
To North Cape May
59.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
North Cape May Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Tabernacle as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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.

  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

    109.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    1 km · 1 min · Shore Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Cape May Ferry

    84 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sandman Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sandman Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Boulevard

    933 ft · 28 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    2894 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
110 mi · 92%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 4%
Lincoln Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
Sandman Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
Newman Springs Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Shore Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerton
01h 12m from Middletown
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

OTHER

Absecon

24 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

28 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

28 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

40 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

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).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

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

#2 North Cape May

Census designated place

Population3,226
Coordinates38.9820600, -74.9579500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: North Cape May (-74.95795, 38.98206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.65
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and North Cape May. The current time is 08:24:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.