How far is West Cape May, NJ from Stone Harbor, NJ?

The driving distance from West Cape May, NJ to Stone Harbor, NJ is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
17.37 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.37 mi
Kilometers
27.95 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 1:08 PM EDT
Return by in West Cape May
Mon, May 25, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Cape May
2026-05-25T12:40
Arrive Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 1:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
West Wildwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey, United States

From West Cape May
8.7 mi
00h 13m
To Stone Harbor
8.7 mi
00h 13m

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
Stone Harbor 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 West Cape May and Stone Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Cape May and Stone Harbor.

  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

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House

    1186 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stone Harbor Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Stone Harbor Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on 96th Street

    1734 ft · 41 sec · 96th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    584 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 98th Street

    698 ft · 33 sec · 98th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Cape May and Stone Harbor.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
9.9 mi · 57%
Stone Harbor Boulevard
3.37 mi · 19%
Lafayette Street
2.1 mi · 12%
Sunset Boulevard
0.67 mi · 4%
96th Street
0.33 mi · 2%
West Perry Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway

9.67 mi · 00h 11m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wildwood
00h 13m from West Cape May
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving West Cape May and Patchy Fog near Stone Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Cape May to Stone Harbor?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

West Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from West Cape May and 8.7 miles from Stone Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around West Cape May and Patchy Fog near Stone Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near West Wildwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Wildwood, 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 West Wildwood.

OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

52 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Absecon

55 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
BUS

Dover, Delaware

63 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Cape May and Stone Harbor. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.21 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
Stone Harbor

#2 Stone Harbor

Borough of New Jersey

Population805
Coordinates39.0509500, -74.7579400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cape May (-74.94184, 38.93872)
End: Stone Harbor (-74.75794, 39.05095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Stone Harbor. The current time is 12:40:40.

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.