How far is Avalon, NJ from Tabernacle, NJ?

The driving distance from Avalon, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.17 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.17 mi
Kilometers
27.63 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tabernacle
Mon, May 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Avalon
Mon, May 25, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avalon
2026-05-25T11:46
Arrive Tabernacle
Mon, May 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avalon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cape May Court House
NJ

Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

From Avalon
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Tabernacle
8.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Avalon Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Sea Isle City as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
Tabernacle Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Cape May Court House as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avalon and Tabernacle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avalon and Tabernacle.

  1. 1

    Start on West 21st Street

    30 m · 7 sec · West 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dune Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · Dune Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Dune Drive

    47 m · 8 sec · Dune Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    693 ft · 36 sec · West 21st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    2520 ft · 46 sec · Ocean Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway, Cape May

    973 ft · 24 sec · GSP SB Entrance 13

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 North: Rio Grande

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Delsea Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Seashore Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Seashore Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avalon and Tabernacle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
9.28 mi · 54%
Avalon Boulevard
3.31 mi · 19%
Seashore Road
1.94 mi · 11%
Delsea Drive
0.83 mi · 5%
South Railroad Avenue
0.69 mi · 4%
Ocean Drive
0.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

9.28 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape May Court House
00h 12m from Avalon
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Avalon and Patchy Fog near Tabernacle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avalon to Tabernacle?

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cape May Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Avalon and 8.6 miles from Tabernacle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Avalon and Patchy Fog near Tabernacle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avalon and Tabernacle. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).

Avalon

#1 Avalon

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population1,219
Coordinates39.1012200, -74.7176600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tabernacle

#2 Tabernacle

Township of New Jersey

Population6,782
Coordinates38.9840000, -74.9051700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Avalon (-74.71766, 39.10122)
End: Tabernacle (-74.90517, 38.984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Avalon and Tabernacle. The current time is 11:46:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.