Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 16, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 16, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NUVALENT, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40671 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-5112298 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | One Broadway |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | 14th Floor |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Cambridge |
| Entity Address State Or Province | MA |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 02142 |
| City Area Code | 857 |
| Local Phone Number | 357-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | NUVL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001861560 |
| Amendment Flag | false |