Cape May New Jersey Map

About Cape May, New Jersey

Cape May is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,767. The population density is 435.4 people per km². Cape May is located at 38.9351°N, 74.9060°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cape May unfolds as a peninsula of soft sand and whispering pines, a sliver of land where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 30.1 miles south of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 176°T), and is situated 2.2 miles south-south-east of Lower. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant, gentle caress that softens the edges of the landscape. Broad, inviting beaches stretch out, their pale sands warmed by a sun that seems to linger longer here, casting a golden hue over the low-lying terrain. Oak and holly trees, their branches often draped with Spanish moss, create pockets of cool shade, their leaves rustling in the persistent sea breeze, a sound that harmonizes with the distant cry of gulls. This southernmost tip of New Jersey has a history as rich and layered as the sand dunes. Once a significant whaling port and later a summer retreat for presidents, Cape May’s Victorian architecture stands as a proud testament to its Gilded Age glory. The local economy, once buoyed by maritime trade, now thrives on tourism, drawing visitors to its charming streets and the well-preserved grandeur of its hotels and gingerbread-trimmed homes. The fishing industry still plays a role, its boats bobbing in the harbor, a reminder of the enduring connection to the water that defines this coastal community.

About This Cape May Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cape May, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.935113, -74.906005. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cape May and Cape May County.

Detailed location data for Cape May includes the ZIP code (08204), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cape May County (Middle Township), and school district assignment (Cape May City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cape May is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.