How far is Absecon, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Absecon, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.22 mi
01h 20m
Flight
69.69 mi
112.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.69 mi
Kilometers
112.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.22 mi
Kilometers
124.28 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, May 26, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Absecon
Tue, May 26, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Absecon
2026-05-26T10:05
Arrive Middletown
Tue, May 26, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Absecon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Forked River
NJ

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

From Absecon
39.8 mi
00h 40m
To Middletown
37.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Absecon and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Absecon and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Faunce Landing Road

    22 m · 6 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shore Road

    2037 ft · 35 sec · Shore Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    41 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Absecon Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Absecon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on East White Horse Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East White Horse Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Holmdel, Middletown

    2533 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Red Hill Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Red Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Van Schoick Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Holland Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Red Hill Road

    1109 ft · 33 sec · Red Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1539 ft · 44 sec · Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Absecon and Middletown.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
73.1 mi · 95%
Absecon Boulevard
1.47 mi · 2%
East White Horse Pike
1.23 mi · 2%
Holland Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Van Schoick Road
1 mi · 1%
Holmdel
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
00h 40m from Absecon
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Absecon and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Absecon to Middletown?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Forked River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Absecon and 37.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Absecon and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forked River, 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 Forked River.

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Absecon and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.15 km).

Absecon

#1 Absecon

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates39.4284500, -74.4957100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: East Faunce Landing Road (-74.495703, 39.428466)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.15 $22.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.95 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $5.98 $16.33 $32.65

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Absecon and Middletown. The current time is 10:05:55.

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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.