How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Cape May, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Cape May, NJ is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.02 mi
02h 40m
Flight
116.86 mi
188.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.86 mi
Kilometers
188.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.02 mi
Kilometers
214.07 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape May
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Apr 17, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-04-17T10:54
Arrive Cape May
Fri, Apr 17, 1:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Manahawkin
NJ

Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
66.5 mi
01h 20m
To Cape May
66.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Cape May.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Cape May.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3064 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    999 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Garden State Parkway South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    125.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sidney Avenue

    84 m · 8 sec · Sidney Avenue

  12. 12

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

    89 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Street

    92 m · 15 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · New York Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Cape May.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
128 mi · 96%
Main Street
2.14 mi · 2%
Lafayette Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Reading Avenue
0.66 mi
Amboy Avenue
0.29 mi
GSP
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

125 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manahawkin
01h 20m from Woodbridge
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cape May.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Cape May?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Manahawkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Woodbridge and 66.5 miles from Cape May.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cape May.

Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

37 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

38 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

40 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

47 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Cape May. Straight-line distance: 116.86 mi (188.07 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Cape May

#2 Cape May

City in New Jersey

Population3,404
Coordinates38.9351100, -74.9060100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Cape May (-74.90601, 38.93511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Cape May. The current time is 10:54:09.

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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.