Origin
Cape May, NJ
Morning in Cape May on Friday
Local time
9:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape May, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape May, NJ
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Grassy Sound, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Cape May to Grassy Sound is 10.5 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, mostly within the state of New Jersey and the Northeast region. It's a simple, direct connection perfect for a quick transfer or a short hop. You'll find the drive is a mixed bag, offering a brief experience of highway driving combined with local road transitions. Plan for this to be a single-day endeavor with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 34% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Garden State Parkway, including one uninterrupted segment of 3.6 miles. The drive transitions between this faster-paced highway and local roads like South Wildwood Boulevard and New Jersey Avenue. Expect a straightforward progression as you move from the highway environment to more local surroundings. It's a practical route designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near New York Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (New York Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
New York Avenue
Turn left onto New York Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Street
Turn left onto East Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NJ 47: The Wildwoods, Rio Grande
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4
Toward NJ 47: The Wildwoods, Rio Grande
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cape May, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North: Garden State Parkway North and Rio Grande.
Gsp North: Garden State Parkway North
2 mi in
|
~5m
|
via GSP
Rio Grande
5.6 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Wildwood Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Rio Grande Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 19th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ.
1
Start on this road
82 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto New York Avenue
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
New York Avenue
3
Turn right onto Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Avenue
4
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
324 ft
·
19 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
5
Turn left onto East Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Street
6
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto NJ 109; OD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
9
Turn straight onto GSP
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway North
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 47: The Wildwoods, Rio Grande
11
Turn right onto NJ 47
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wildwood Boulevard
12
Continue on NJ 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wildwood Boulevard
13
Continue on NJ 47
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Rio Grande Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 621
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
15
Turn left onto West 19th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 19th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
West 19th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Garden State Parkway
(3.6 mi)
$0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Grassy Sound, NJ
Morning in Grassy Sound on Friday
Local time
9:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cape May, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ covers 10.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, South Wildwood Boulevard, New Jersey Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Cape May, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (New York Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cape May, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North: Garden State Parkway North and Rio Grande.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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