How far is Cape May, NJ from Avalon, NJ?
The driving distance from Cape May, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape May and Avalon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape May and Avalon.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New York Avenue
32 m · 7 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Reading Avenue
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto East Street
92 m · 15 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1088 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
13.7 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon
1203 ft · 35 sec · GSP NB Exit 13
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
2240 ft · 40 sec · Ocean Drive
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Turn right onto West 22nd Street
694 ft · 31 sec · West 22nd Street
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Turn left onto Dune Drive
101 m · 16 sec · Dune Drive
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
30 m · 4 sec · West 21st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 21st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape May and Avalon.
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
Turn straight onto Garden State Parkway
13.7 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.
Patchy Fog leaving Cape May and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avalon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape May to Avalon?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 9.9 miles from Cape May and 9.9 miles from Avalon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cape May and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avalon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape May and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 15.3 mi (24.62 km).
#1 Cape May
City in New Jersey
| Population | 3,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.9351100, -74.9060100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Avalon (-74.71766, 39.10122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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