How far is Ocean City, NJ from West Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Ocean City, NJ to West Cape May, NJ is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean City and West Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City and West Cape May.
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Start on East 9th Street
112 m · 22 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 34th Street
1521 ft · 58 sec · 34th Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
1383 ft · 34 sec · GSP SB Entrance 25
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 29 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
1.1 km · 2 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Bayshore Drive
126 m · 16 sec · South Bayshore Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
66 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ocean City and West Cape May.
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
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Ocean City and Patchy Fog near West Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean City to West Cape May?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Ocean City and 16.8 miles from West Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Ocean City and Patchy Fog near West Cape May.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove
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 Cedar Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean City and West Cape May. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.24 km).
#1 Ocean City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 10,971 |
| Coordinates | 39.2776200, -74.5746000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Cape May
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 38.9387200, -74.9418400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cape May (-74.94184, 38.93872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
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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