How far is North Wildwood, NJ from Cape May Point, NJ?
The driving distance from North Wildwood, NJ to Cape May Point, NJ is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Wildwood and Cape May Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wildwood and Cape May Point.
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Start on East 12th Avenue
655 ft · 34 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto New Jersey Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Grande Avenue
2642 ft · 51 sec · Rio Grande Avenue
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Turn straight onto Wildwood Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on Delsea Drive
154 m · 11 sec · Delsea Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
1137 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4 mi · 5 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
1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cape Avenue
1886 ft · 55 sec · Cape Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pavilion Circle
137 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto West Central Avenue
155 m · 31 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Pearl Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Pearl Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wildwood and Cape May Point.
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
4 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving North Wildwood and Patchy Fog near Cape May Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Wildwood to Cape May Point?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Erma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from North Wildwood and 7 miles from Cape May Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Wildwood and Patchy Fog near Cape May Point.
Stop Ideas Near Erma
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 Erma.
Dover, Delaware
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wildwood and Cape May Point. Straight-line distance: 10.13 mi (16.3 km).
#1 North Wildwood
City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,739 |
| Coordinates | 39.0006700, -74.7993300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape May Point
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey
| Population | 272 |
| Coordinates | 38.9373300, -74.9693400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape May Point (-74.96934, 38.93733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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