Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Newport to Cape May. If you're planning a road trip to Cape May, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Newport
drive for about 59 minutes
11:59 am Mystic Seaport
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:59 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:08 pm New Haven
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:08 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:35 pm Central Park
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
11:00 am leave from Central Park
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:41 pm Long Beach Island
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:41 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:05 pm arrive in Cape May
day 2 driving ≈ 3 hours
Mystic Seaport (10 mentions)
New Haven (8 answers)
restaurants around New Haven:
Modern Apizza
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Goodfellas Restaurant
questions about New Haven:
What is your favorite restaurant in New Haven?
Let's get serious about Pizza..... Sally's? Pepes? or Modern?
Central Park (159 mentions)
Long Beach Island (3 mentions)
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Cape May. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
Best free things to do in Cape May? (3 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Cape May to Newport drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Newport to Cape May. Or get a full Newport to Cape May flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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