Origin
Grassy Sound, NJ
Night in Grassy Sound on Friday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cape May, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 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 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grassy Sound, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Cape May, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cape May, NJ covers 11.1 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Wildwood Boulevard, New Jersey Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cape May, NJ covers 11.1 miles and takes about 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 4 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
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 11.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (NJ 109; OD / Sidney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway Sou...
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NJ 109; OD / Sidney Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 109; OD / Sidney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Street
Turn left onto East Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cape May, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South: Garden State Parkway South along the way.
Gsp Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
4.8 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Wildwood Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Rio Grande Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 19th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Delsea Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grassy Sound, NJ and Cape May, NJ.
1
Start on West 19th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 19th Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 621; OD
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
3
Turn right onto NJ 47
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rio Grande Avenue
4
Turn straight onto NJ 47
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wildwood Boulevard
5
Continue on NJ 47
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
Delsea Drive
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 4B
Toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto GSP
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NJ 109
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto NJ 109; OD
275 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sidney Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
293 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Street
12
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
324 ft
·
15 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
13
Turn left onto Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Avenue
14
Turn left onto New York Avenue
104 ft
·
6 sec
·
New York Avenue
15
Turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Garden State Parkway
(4 mi)
$0.24
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: 3.9 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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
Cape May, NJ
Night in Cape May on Friday
Local time
11:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Grassy Sound, NJ to Cape May, NJ covers 11.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, 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 5.5 miles from Grassy Sound, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.84 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 11.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (NJ 109; OD / Sidney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Grassy Sound, NJ to Cape May, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South: Garden State Parkway South along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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