How far is West Cape May, NJ from Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from West Cape May, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Cape May and Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Cape May and Cape May.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
66 m · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Bayshore Drive
126 m · 14 sec · South Bayshore Drive
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on West Perry Street
1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
1774 ft · 46 sec · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beach Avenue
3210 ft · 2 min · Beach Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
120 m · 13 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue
1683 ft · 52 sec · New Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto Reading Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Reading Avenue
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Cape May and 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.
Sunset Boulevard
Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
0.67 mi · 00h 02m
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 West Cape May 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 West Cape May to Cape May?
The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Cape May Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from West Cape May and 1.2 miles from Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.37 one way or $0.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around West Cape May and Patchy Fog near Cape May.
Stop Ideas Near Cape May Point
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 Cape May Point.
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Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Cape May and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 1.94 mi (3.12 km).
#1 West Cape May
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 38.9387200, -74.9418400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.45 | $0.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
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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