New York to Cape May EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on New York to Cape May — approximately 162 miles via Garden State Parkway. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.
Quick answer
- Distance: 162 mi (260 km)
- Elevation gain: 164 ft
- Highways: Garden State Parkway
- Chargers to know: Atlantic City Supercharger, Cape May L2
- In winter: coastal nor'easters, bridge black ice
- In summer: shore congestion, thunderstorms
Estimated range & charging stops by EV
Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.
| EV Model | Mild (70°F / 21°C) | Cold (20°F / -7°C) | Arctic (-10°F / -23°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 310 mi · no stops | 227 mi · no stops | 168 mi · no stops |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 333 mi · no stops | 243 mi · no stops | 179 mi · no stops |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 320 mi · no stops | 240 mi · no stops | 181 mi · no stops |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 328 mi · no stops | 246 mi · no stops | 185 mi · no stops |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 266 mi · no stops | 197 mi · no stops | 147 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 247 mi · no stops | 172 mi · no stops | 124 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 290 mi · no stops | 215 mi · no stops | 161 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 310 mi · no stops | 227 mi · no stops | 169 mi · no stops |
Notable chargers on this route
Atlantic City Supercharger, Cape May L2 are charging locations to consider along Garden State Parkway. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on New York to Cape May
Winter on this corridor includes coastal nor'easters, bridge black ice. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.
Summer conditions
In summer, plan for shore congestion, thunderstorms. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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