How far is Trenton, NJ from Avalon, NJ?
The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Avalon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Avalon.
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Start on Chambers Street
2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Olden Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive
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Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue
2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
148 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Route 54 North
55 m · 11 sec · Route 54 North
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Take the exit slight right toward ACE Toll East: Atlantic City
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Continue on Atlantic City Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Atlantic City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon
1030 ft · 31 sec · GSP SB Exit 13
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Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
2240 ft · 40 sec · 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 Trenton and Avalon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Avalon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Avalon?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Folsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Trenton and 47 miles from Avalon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Trenton and Mostly Sunny near Avalon.
Stop Ideas Near Folsom
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 Folsom.
Hammonton, New Jersey
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Lindenwold
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 77.11 mi (124.09 km).
#1 Trenton
The capital of New Jersey.
| Population | 82,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.2170500, -74.7429400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
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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