Riding the Cape May-Lewes Ferry to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach
Cape May-Lewes Ferry to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach: a 37-mile mixed-road ride from Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ to Rehoboth Beach, DE. Plan on about 3 hr one way of riding, plus stops.
Ride about 11 miles from Wildwood to the ferry terminal in North Cape May. The ferry recommends arriving 45 to 60 minutes before departure, and reservations are strongly recommended though not required. Motorcycles board first come, first served and park at the front of the vehicle deck, where crew place wheel blocks as needed. The 17-mile crossing takes about 85 minutes.
In Lewes, founded by Dutch settlers in 1631, explore the historic downtown or Cape Henlopen State Park, then ride roughly 8 miles to Rehoboth Beach. The distance shown includes the crossing: about 20 miles of riding plus 17 on the water. Delaware’s helmet law differs from New Jersey’s, so check it before you go.
Timing: About 3 hours one way, including check-in and the 85-minute crossing.
Open the Cape May-Lewes Ferry to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach in Google Maps before you leave, and check the National Weather Service forecast for the area on the day.
Highlights
- 17-mile ferry crossing of Delaware Bay
- Lewes, the first European settlement in Delaware
- Cape Henlopen State Park and Rehoboth Beach
Route
Start
Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ
End
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Check road and weather conditions before you ride. Distances and times are approximate.
On the ground
Around Wildwood
