How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Middletown.
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Start on Kings Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
880 ft · 22 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Shore Road
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Turn right onto Sea Isle Boulevard
2400 ft · 44 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
72 m · 6 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
33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right
693 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holmdel, Middletown
2533 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Red Hill Road
134 m · 11 sec · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Van Schoick Road
1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road
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Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Turn left onto Red Hill Road
1109 ft · 33 sec · Red Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1539 ft · 44 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove and Middletown.
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
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.
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 Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to Middletown?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Ocean Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Cedar Grove and 50.8 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Ocean Acres
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 Ocean Acres.
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Absecon
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Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 91.82 mi (147.77 km).
#1 Cedar Grove
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,796 |
| Coordinates | 39.1626100, -74.7665500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
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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