How far is Avalon, NJ from West Cape May, NJ?
The driving distance from Avalon, NJ to West Cape May, NJ is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avalon and West Cape May.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avalon and West Cape May.
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Start on West 21st Street
30 m · 7 sec · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Dune Drive
13 m · 2 sec · Dune Drive
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Continue on Dune Drive
47 m · 8 sec · Dune Drive
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
693 ft · 36 sec · West 21st Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
2520 ft · 46 sec · Ocean Drive
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Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway, Cape May
973 ft · 24 sec · GSP SB Entrance 13
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Lafayette Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
684 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on West Perry Street
1476 ft · 32 sec · West Perry Street
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Continue on Sunset Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Bayshore Drive
126 m · 16 sec · South Bayshore Drive
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
66 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avalon and West Cape May.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
13.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Avalon and Patchy Fog near West Cape May.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avalon to West Cape May?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 10.5 miles from Avalon and 10.5 miles from West Cape May.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Avalon and Patchy Fog near West Cape May.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avalon and West Cape May. Straight-line distance: 16.46 mi (26.49 km).
#1 Avalon
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 39.1012200, -74.7176600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Cape May
Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 991 |
| Coordinates | 38.9387200, -74.9418400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cape May (-74.94184, 38.93872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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