How far is West Cape May, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from West Cape May, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
20.69 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.11 mi
29.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.11 mi
Kilometers
29.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Mon, May 25, 2:06 PM EDT
Return by in West Cape May
Mon, May 25, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Cape May
2026-05-25T13:36
Arrive Cedar Grove
Mon, May 25, 2:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Cape May
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
Cape May Court House
NJ

Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

From West Cape May
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Cedar Grove
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West 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
Destination
74°F
Memorial Day

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 West Cape May and Cedar Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Cape May and Cedar Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    66 m · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bayshore Drive

    126 m · 14 sec · South Bayshore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sunset Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on West Perry Street

    1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson Street

    649 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sidney Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Sidney Avenue

  8. 8

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

    795 ft · 16 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon

    1203 ft · 31 sec · GSP NB Exit 13

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    3214 ft · 1 min · Avalon Boulevard

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shore Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Shore Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    880 ft · 15 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Cape May and Cedar Grove.

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.7 mi · 66%
Lafayette Street
2.1 mi · 10%
Shore Road
1.83 mi · 9%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi · 3%
Sunset Boulevard
0.67 mi · 3%
Avalon Boulevard
0.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape May Court House
00h 14m from West Cape May
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving West Cape May and Patchy Fog near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Cape May to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from West Cape May and 10.3 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around West Cape May and Patchy Fog near Cedar Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Cape May and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.14 km).

West Cape May

#1 West Cape May

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States

Population991
Coordinates38.9387200, -74.9418400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cape May (-74.94184, 38.93872)
End: Cedar Grove (-74.76655, 39.16261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.95 $3.62 $7.23
Diesel $5.98 $4.37 $8.73

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 West Cape May and Cedar Grove. The current time is 13:36:26.

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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.