How far is Long Beach, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Long Beach, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Middletown.
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Start on East Bergen Avenue
97 m · 21 sec · East Bergen Avenue
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Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn slight right
62 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on North Central Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
1752 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on West 8th Street
47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street
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Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge
6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp
1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
39.2 mi · 46 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 · 13 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 Long Beach 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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
39.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Middletown?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Long Beach and 31 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade
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 Maple Shade.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.83 km).
#1 Long Beach
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,073 |
| Coordinates | 39.6856800, -74.1448600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.16 | $26.31 |
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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