How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from Avalon, NJ?
The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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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Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Avalon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Avalon.
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Start on Kings Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
703 ft · 12 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto US 9 South: Cape May
109 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Shore Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Shore Road
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Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 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 Cedar Grove 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.
Avalon Boulevard
Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
3.81 mi · 00h 06m
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 Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove to Avalon?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3.5 miles from Cedar Grove and 3.5 miles from Avalon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cedar Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avalon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 4.98 mi (8.02 km).
#1 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,796 |
| Coordinates | 39.1626100, -74.7665500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
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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