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

The driving distance from Tabernacle, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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
4.42 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.38 mi
5.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.38 mi
Kilometers
5.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.42 mi
Kilometers
7.12 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape May
Mon, May 25, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Tabernacle
Mon, May 25, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tabernacle
2026-05-25T11:58
Arrive Cape May
Mon, May 25, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

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

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

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
Erma
NJ

Census designated place

From Tabernacle
2.2 mi
00h 04m
To Cape May
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tabernacle Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Cape May Court House as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Cape May Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Cape May Court House as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seashore Road

    159 m · 12 sec · Seashore Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tabernacle Road

    158 m · 19 sec · Tabernacle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Shore Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 109 South: Cape May

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sidney Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Sidney Avenue

  7. 7

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

    89 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Street

    92 m · 15 sec · East Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · New York Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tabernacle 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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
295.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shore Road
2.06 mi · 47%
NJ 109 South
1.23 mi · 28%
Reading Avenue
0.66 mi · 15%
Seashore Road
0.1 mi · 2%
Tabernacle Road
0.1 mi · 2%
Massachusetts Avenue
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Shore Road

Turn right onto Shore Road

2.06 mi · 00h 03m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erma
00h 04m from Tabernacle
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Tabernacle and Patchy Fog near Cape May.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 2.2 miles from Tabernacle and 2.2 miles from Cape May.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Tabernacle and Patchy Fog 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 Tabernacle and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 3.38 mi (5.44 km).

Tabernacle

#1 Tabernacle

Township of New Jersey

Population6,782
Coordinates38.9840000, -74.9051700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cape May

#2 Cape May

City in New Jersey

Population3,404
Coordinates38.9351100, -74.9060100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tabernacle (-74.90517, 38.984)
End: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.59 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.18 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Tabernacle and Cape May. The current time is 11:58:40.

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.