How far is Avalon, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Avalon, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avalon and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avalon and Middletown.
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Start on West 21st Street
30 m · 7 sec · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Dune Drive
13 m · 2 sec · Dune Drive
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Continue on Dune Drive
47 m · 8 sec · Dune Drive
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
693 ft · 32 sec · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Ocean Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ocean Drive
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Continue on Landis Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Landis Avenue
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1891 ft · 39 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on Sea Isle Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sea Isle Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
149 m · 12 sec
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Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17
786 ft · 19 sec · GSP NB Entrance 17
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
2810 ft · 37 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward 9, 50: Upper Township
1431 ft · 35 sec · GSP NB Exit 20
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avalon and Middletown.
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.
GSP NB Exit 20
Continue straight
5.5 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Avalon and Patchy Fog near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avalon to Middletown?
The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Sea Isle City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Avalon and 7.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Avalon and Patchy Fog near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Sea Isle City
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 Sea Isle City.
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avalon and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 11.82 mi (19.03 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Middletown
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 65,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2712300, -74.7435000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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