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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
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.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
1186 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Stone Harbor Boulevard
3.4 mi · 7 min · Stone Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on 96th Street
1734 ft · 41 sec · 96th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
584 ft · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 98th Street
698 ft · 33 sec · 98th Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
30 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Wildwood.
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Dover, Delaware
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).
#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 Stone Harbor
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 805 |
| Coordinates | 39.0509500, -74.7579400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stone Harbor (-74.75794, 39.05095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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