How far is Nummytown, NJ from Cape May, NJ?

The driving distance from Nummytown, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.41 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.24 mi
10.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.24 mi
Kilometers
10.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.41 mi
Kilometers
13.54 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape May
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Nummytown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nummytown
2026-04-15T05:51
Arrive Cape May
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nummytown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Erma
NJ

Census designated place

From Nummytown
4 mi
00h 06m
To Cape May
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nummytown and Cape May.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nummytown and Cape May.

  1. 1

    Start on South Delsea Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Delsea Drive

  2. 2

    Take the exit left toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway South

    1107 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    4 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sidney Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Sidney Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

    89 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Street

    92 m · 15 sec · East Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nummytown and Cape May.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
4 mi · 48%
South Delsea Drive
1.87 mi · 22%
Lafayette Street
1.09 mi · 13%
Reading Avenue
0.66 mi · 8%
GSP Toll South
0.21 mi · 2%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erma
00h 06m from Nummytown
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nummytown and Mostly Sunny near Cape May.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nummytown to Cape May?

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 4 miles from Nummytown and 4.3 miles from Cape May.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nummytown and Mostly Sunny near Cape May.

Stop Ideas Near Erma

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

57 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

58 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Absecon

60 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

64 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nummytown and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.04 km).

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#1 Nummytown

Township in Cape May County, New Jersey

Population0
Coordinates39.0251100, -74.8962800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cape May

#2 Cape May

City in New Jersey

Population3,404
Coordinates38.9351100, -74.9060100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 47 (-74.896451, 39.025094)
End: New York Avenue (-74.906129, 38.935324)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nummytown and Cape May. The current time is 05:51:03.

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.