How far is Tabernacle, NJ from Avalon, NJ?

The driving distance from Tabernacle, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
17.83 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.83 mi
Kilometers
28.7 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avalon
Mon, May 25, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Tabernacle
Mon, May 25, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tabernacle
2026-05-25T11:59
Arrive Avalon
Mon, May 25, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tabernacle
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 Tabernacle
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Avalon
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tabernacle 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 Tabernacle and Avalon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seashore Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Seashore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Delsea Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Delsea Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon

    1203 ft · 35 sec · GSP NB Exit 13

  8. 8

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

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    2240 ft · 40 sec · Ocean Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    694 ft · 31 sec · West 22nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dune Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Dune Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West 21st Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 21st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tabernacle 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
9.85 mi · 55%
Avalon Boulevard
3.2 mi · 18%
Seashore Road
1.94 mi · 11%
South Delsea Drive
1.04 mi · 6%
South Railroad Avenue
0.69 mi · 4%
Ocean Drive
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

9.85 mi · 00h 11m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape May Court House
00h 12m from Tabernacle
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Tabernacle 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 Tabernacle to Avalon?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.9 miles from Tabernacle and 8.9 miles from Avalon.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tabernacle and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).

Tabernacle

#1 Tabernacle

Township of New Jersey

Population6,782
Coordinates38.9840000, -74.9051700
Altitude6
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: Tabernacle (-74.90517, 38.984)
End: Avalon (-74.71766, 39.10122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 Tabernacle and Avalon. The current time is 11:59:04.

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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.