How far is Stone Harbor, NJ from Avalon, NJ?

The driving distance from Stone Harbor, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.52 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.09 mi
6.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.09 mi
Kilometers
6.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.52 mi
Kilometers
7.28 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avalon
Mon, May 25, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stone Harbor
2026-05-25T11:45
Arrive Avalon
Mon, May 25, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stone Harbor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cape May Court House
NJ

Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

From Stone Harbor
2.2 mi
00h 04m
To Avalon
2.2 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stone Harbor Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Cape May Court House as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Avalon Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Sea Isle City as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stone Harbor and Avalon.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    30 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 98th Street

    637 ft · 30 sec · 98th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    565 ft · 19 sec · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 96th Street

    760 ft · 25 sec · 96th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ocean Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Ocean Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    694 ft · 31 sec · West 22nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dune Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Dune Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West 21st Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
222.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Drive
3.08 mi · 68%
3rd Avenue
0.84 mi · 19%
96th Street
0.14 mi · 3%
West 22nd Street
0.13 mi · 3%
98th Street
0.12 mi · 3%
2nd Avenue
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape May Court House
00h 04m from Stone Harbor
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor to Avalon?

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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 2.2 miles from Stone Harbor and 2.2 miles from Avalon.

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

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Stone Harbor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avalon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stone Harbor and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 4.09 mi (6.58 km).

Stone Harbor

#1 Stone Harbor

Borough of New Jersey

Population805
Coordinates39.0509500, -74.7579400
Altitude3
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: Stone Harbor (-74.75794, 39.05095)
End: Avalon (-74.71766, 39.10122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.6 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.2 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Stone Harbor and Avalon. The current time is 11:45:59.

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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.