How far is Margate City, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Margate City, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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 Lacey Township, 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 Margate City and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City and Middletown.
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Start on Ventnor Avenue
3 m · 4 sec · Ventnor Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue
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Continue on Downbeach Express
1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express
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Continue on Margate Boulevard
2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Continue on East Mill Road
2723 ft · 48 sec · East Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Tilton Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road
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Turn right onto Fire Road
2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17.1 mi · 20 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 Margate City 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.
Sunny leaving Margate City 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 Margate City to Middletown?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 43.4 miles from Margate City and 44.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Margate City and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Forked River
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 Forked River.
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Absecon
Hammonton, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Margate City and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 76.48 mi (123.08 km).
#1 Margate City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,865 |
| Coordinates | 39.3278900, -74.5034900 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
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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