How far is Grassy Sound, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Grassy Sound, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grassy Sound and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grassy Sound and Middletown.
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Start on West 19th Avenue
2611 ft · 2 min · West 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto New Jersey Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · New Jersey Avenue
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Continue on West Anglesea Drive
1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive
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Continue on West Spruce Avenue
2884 ft · 53 sec · West Spruce Avenue
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Continue on North Wildwood Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard
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Turn slight right
132 m · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
12.4 mi · 14 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 Grassy Sound 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grassy Sound and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grassy Sound to Middletown?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Grassy Sound and 12.4 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grassy Sound and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove
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 Cedar Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grassy Sound and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 18.23 mi (29.34 km).
#1 Grassy Sound
Grassy Sound is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0134500, -74.8160000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: Washington Avenue (-74.743576, 39.271289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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