How far is Wildwood Crest, NJ from Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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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
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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 Wildwood Crest and Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Crest and Cape May.
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Start on East Rosemary Road
733 ft · 34 sec · East Rosemary Road
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Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · New Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto Rio Grande Avenue
2642 ft · 51 sec · Rio Grande Avenue
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Turn straight onto Wildwood Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on Delsea Drive
154 m · 11 sec · Delsea Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
1137 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
84 m · 8 sec · Sidney Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
89 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Street
92 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Reading Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn left 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 Wildwood Crest 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4 mi · 00h 05m
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 Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest to Cape May?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Erma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Wildwood Crest and 5 miles from Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wildwood Crest and Patchy Fog near Cape May.
Stop Ideas Near Erma
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 Erma.
Dover, Delaware
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood Crest and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 4.77 mi (7.67 km).
#1 Wildwood Crest
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 38.9748400, -74.8335000 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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