Origin
Elizabeth, NJ
Late night in Elizabeth on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
131.9 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, NJ
Noé Villalta Photography
Cape May Court House, NJ
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Traveling from Elizabeth to Cape May Court House covers 131.9 miles, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to complete this one-way trip. Since both your start and end points are located in the Northeast, you will remain within the same familiar regional landscape throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient route that prioritizes speed and direct access over scenic detours, ideal for those looking to reach their destination quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66 miles from Elizabeth, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 97% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a transition from the New Jersey Turnpike onto the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of your trip at 118.8 miles. While the route is heavy on interstate driving, you will eventually exit onto US Route 9 to reach your final destination. This setup offers a consistent, high-speed pace for the vast majority of your journey. Be prepared for a functional, commuter-style drive that keeps you moving steadily toward the southern part of the state.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jersey Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
214 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
482 ft
Total Descent
483 ft
Highest Point
214 ft
~27.5 mi in
Elevation Range
205 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jersey Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayway Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brunswick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Jersey Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, NJ and Cape May Court House, NJ.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
8 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto East Jersey Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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East Jersey Street
3
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bayway Circle
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Bayway Circle
5
Exit the rotary onto Bayway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bayway
6
Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Brunswick Avenue
7
Take the ramp left toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
0.3 mi
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46 sec
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I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: NJ Turnpike
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
6.9 mi
·
7 min
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New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
12
Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
13
Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
115 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
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Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward CR 657: Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
0.2 mi
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34 sec
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CR 657: Stone Harbor, Cape May Court House
18
Turn right onto Stone Harbor Boulevard
0.2 mi
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32 sec
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Stone Harbor Boulevard
19
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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North Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, plan for at least one stop to break up the 131.9-mile transit. Since you are staying almost entirely on the Garden State Parkway, keep an eye on traffic patterns, as this major corridor can fluctuate in volume depending on the time of day. Aim to depart outside of peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain your estimated 2-hour and 38-minute travel time. Because the route is short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure to suit your schedule. A concrete tip for this trip is to keep your toll payment method ready, as the Garden State Parkway relies on a system that is most efficient when you are prepared for quick transactions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape May Court House, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elizabeth, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elizabeth, NJ
This is one driving day of about 131.9 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabeth, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66 mi from Elizabeth, NJ · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66 miles from Elizabeth, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape May Court House, NJ
The final approach into Cape May Court House, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cape May Court House, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.83 one way
$43.65 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.85 | $6.33 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Cape May Court House, NJ
Late night in Cape May Court House on Monday
Local time
4:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
2h 38m 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 Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ covers 131.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jersey Street, Bayway Circle, Bayway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66 miles from Elizabeth, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.83 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elizabeth, NJ to Cape May Court House, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 214 ft elevation with about 482 ft of total climbing.
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