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115.8 miles: 3 hours, 45 minutes
From the Founding Fathers convening in Philadelphia to vacationers enjoying the diversions of Atlantic City and Cape May, generations of visitors have discovered the broad appeal of these Northeastern communities. Start off by Philadelphia’s bustling center city and travel I-676/Atlantic City Expressway toward Atlantic City before you take a slower drive along the coast.
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Philadelphia, PA to Atlantic City, NJ
63.6 miles: 1 hours, 20 minutes
Benjamin Franklin and other revered American figures all spent time in Philadelphia. Explore some of the historic locales before you drive on I-676/Atlantic City Expressway toward more modern attractions. Gambling, dining and dancing can all be found in the vast casino hotels, but don’t miss hailing a rolling chair on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
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Independence National Historical Park
145 S. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Caesars Atlantic City
2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Atlantic City, NJ to Cape May, NJ
52.2 miles: 2 hours, 25 minutes
Allow a little nostalgia on your journey from Atlantic City to Cape May. That could include picking up some saltwater taffy along the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Then, on your drive along the coast, there's plenty of sights at which to marvel, including lighthouses and retro motels. Plan for a little beach time if the weather's good.
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Cape May County Park and Zoo
707 US 9N Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
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The Starlux Hotel
305 E Rio Grande Ave Wildwood, NJ 08260
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Cape May Lighthouse
Lighthouse Ave. & Sunset Blvd. Cape May, NJ 08204