How far is North Wildwood, NJ from Avalon, NJ?
The driving distance from North Wildwood, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Wildwood and Avalon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wildwood and Avalon.
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Start on East 12th Avenue
655 ft · 31 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto New Jersey Avenue
2432 ft · 43 sec · New Jersey Avenue
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Continue on West Anglesea Drive
1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive
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Continue on West Spruce Avenue
2884 ft · 53 sec · West Spruce Avenue
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Continue on North Wildwood Boulevard
1 km · 58 sec · North Wildwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ocean Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Ocean Drive
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Turn straight onto 3rd Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · 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 North Wildwood 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.
Ocean Drive
Continue on Ocean Drive
3.08 mi · 00h 05m
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 North Wildwood 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 North Wildwood to Avalon?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Stone Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from North Wildwood and 4.8 miles from Avalon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around North Wildwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avalon.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Harbor
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 Stone Harbor.
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wildwood and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 8.21 mi (13.22 km).
#1 North Wildwood
City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,739 |
| Coordinates | 39.0006700, -74.7993300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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