How far is Ocean City, NJ from Avalon, NJ?
The driving distance from Ocean City, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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 27m.
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.
City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
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 Ocean City and Avalon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean City and Avalon.
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Start on East 9th Street
112 m · 22 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 34th Street
561 ft · 28 sec · 34th Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Avenue
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Turn right onto East 55th Street
627 ft · 11 sec · East 55th Street
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Continue on Bay Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bay Avenue
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Continue on Commonwealth Drive
2292 ft · 39 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Continue on Landis Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Landis Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ocean Drive
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
693 ft · 33 sec · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Dune Drive
14 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
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 Ocean City 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.
Landis Avenue
Continue on Landis Avenue
4.73 mi · 00h 07m
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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City to Avalon?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Sea Isle City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Ocean City and 7.7 miles from Avalon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Ocean City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avalon.
Stop Ideas Near Sea Isle City
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 Sea Isle City.
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
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Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean City and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.17 km).
#1 Ocean City
City in New Jersey
| Population | 10,971 |
| Coordinates | 39.2776200, -74.5746000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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