How far is West Cape May, NJ from Elizabethport, NJ?
The driving distance from West Cape May, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Cape May and Elizabethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Cape May and Elizabethport.
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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
649 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Sidney Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Sidney Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
795 ft · 16 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
19.1 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
6.4 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
585 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Goethals Bridge
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Brunswick Avenue
143 m · 9 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Brunswick Avenue
116 m · 15 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Cole Place
1414 ft · 41 sec · Cole Place
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Continue on Atlantic Street
1538 ft · 48 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
2683 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 1st Street
3165 ft · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
543 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Cape May and Elizabethport.
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 left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving West Cape May and Rain Showers near Elizabethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Cape May to Elizabethport?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 72.3 miles from West Cape May and 73.3 miles from Elizabethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around West Cape May and Rain Showers near Elizabethport.
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 West Cape May and Elizabethport. Straight-line distance: 124.85 mi (200.92 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 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.187144, 40.65007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 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 48m |
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 | $4.28 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $32.45 | $64.91 |
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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