How far is Middletown, NJ from Stone Harbor, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Stone Harbor, NJ is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.52 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.24 mi
24.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.52 mi
Kilometers
31.42 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Mon, May 25, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-25T12:41
Arrive Stone Harbor
Mon, May 25, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cedar Grove
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

From Middletown
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Stone Harbor
9.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Stone Harbor Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Cape May Court House as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Stone Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Stone Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    17 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on GSP SB Entrance 20

    1359 ft · 33 sec · GSP SB Entrance 20

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon

    1030 ft · 31 sec · GSP SB Exit 13

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ocean Drive

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Ocean Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 98th Street

    1381 ft · 1 min · 98th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Stone Harbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
6.28 mi · 32%
Avalon Boulevard
3.39 mi · 17%
Ocean Drive
2.65 mi · 14%
Washington Avenue
1.44 mi · 7%
3rd Avenue
0.95 mi · 5%
98th Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

6.28 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Grove
00h 14m from Middletown
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Middletown and Patchy Fog near Stone Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Stone Harbor?

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 9.8 miles from Middletown and 9.8 miles from Stone Harbor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Middletown and Patchy Fog near Stone Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Grove.

OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

36 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Absecon

37 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

42 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

52 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Stone Harbor. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.53 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population65,190
Coordinates39.2712300, -74.7435000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Stone Harbor

#2 Stone Harbor

Borough of New Jersey

Population805
Coordinates39.0509500, -74.7579400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)
End: Stone Harbor (-74.75794, 39.05095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Stone Harbor. The current time is 12:41:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.