How far is Somerset, NJ from Avalon, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.24 mi
02h 35m
Flight
97.24 mi
156.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.24 mi
Kilometers
156.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.24 mi
Kilometers
198.34 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avalon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Fri, Apr 17, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Avalon
Fri, Apr 17, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waretown
NJ

Census-designated place in Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
61.6 mi
01h 18m
To Avalon
61.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Avalon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Avalon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    83.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon

    1030 ft · 31 sec · GSP SB Exit 13

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    2240 ft · 40 sec · Ocean Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    694 ft · 31 sec · West 22nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dune Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Dune Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West 21st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Avalon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
83.3 mi · 68%
NJ 18 South
24.1 mi · 20%
NJ 34 South
5.41 mi · 4%
Avalon Boulevard
3.39 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

83.3 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waretown
01h 18m from Somerset
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Avalon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Avalon?

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Waretown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Somerset and 61.6 miles from Avalon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Somerset and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Avalon.

Stop Ideas Near Waretown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waretown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waretown.

OTHER

Absecon

48 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

49 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

52 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

55 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 97.24 mi (156.5 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Avalon

#2 Avalon

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population1,219
Coordinates39.1012200, -74.7176600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
End: Avalon (-74.71766, 39.10122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $17.77
Round trip
$35.55
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.77 $35.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.01 $40.01
Premium $4.95 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.98 $26.01 $52.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Avalon. The current time is 09:27:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.