How far is Union, NJ from North Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to North Cape May, NJ is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 02h 57m.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and North Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and North Cape May.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue
3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Street
708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Garden State Parkway
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Turn right onto Shore Road
1 km · 1 min · Shore Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Cape May Ferry
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Sandman Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sandman Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
933 ft · 28 sec · Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
2894 ft · 2 min · Pacific Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and North Cape May.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
125 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Union and Rain Showers Likely near North Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to North Cape May?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Barnegat is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Union and 72.8 miles from North Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Union and Rain Showers Likely near North Cape May.
Stop Ideas Near Barnegat
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 Barnegat.
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Absecon
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and North Cape May. Straight-line distance: 124.13 mi (199.77 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Cape May
Census designated place
| Population | 3,226 |
| Coordinates | 38.9820600, -74.9579500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Cape May (-74.95795, 38.98206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.00 | $42.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.46 | $50.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.74 | $61.47 |
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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