How far is Jersey City, NJ from Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ?
The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Avon-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Avon-by-the-Sea.
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Start on Olean Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue
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Turn right onto Duncan Avenue
2210 ft · 53 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn left
2093 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Airport, Port Newark Elizabeth Seaport
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 1 Truck South, US 9 Truck South: Port Newark, Newark Airport
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Toll
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto I 95/NJTP North Tolls
14 m · 1 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3183 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
11.9 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
1319 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Wayside Road
1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East
1166 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
1356 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
95 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit straight
140 m · 15 sec
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Continue on West Sylvania Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue
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Turn straight
2326 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit left
1238 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Sylvania Avenue
1827 ft · 59 sec · Sylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Avon-by-the-Sea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Avon-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Avon-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Jersey City and 26.8 miles from Avon-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jersey City and Chance Rain Showers near Avon-by-the-Sea.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Avon-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 37.16 mi (59.81 km).
#1 Jersey City
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,075 |
| Coordinates | 40.7281600, -74.0776400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon-by-the-Sea
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.1923400, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon-by-the-Sea (-74.01597, 40.19234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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