How far is Middletown, NJ from Absecon, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Absecon, NJ is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.04 mi
01h 38m
Flight
69.69 mi
112.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.69 mi
Kilometers
112.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.04 mi
Kilometers
123.99 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absecon
Sat, Apr 11, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 11, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-11T08:23
Arrive Absecon
Sat, Apr 11, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Middletown
38.5 mi
00h 49m
To Absecon
38.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Absecon.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

    9.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road

    22 m · 3 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.3 mi · 80%
US 9 South
9.6 mi · 12%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 6%
Newman Springs Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.32 mi
GSP Toll South
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

61.3 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
00h 49m from Middletown
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Absecon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Absecon?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Middletown and 38.5 miles from Absecon.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Absecon.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beachwood, 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 Beachwood.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Absecon. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.15 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Absecon

#2 Absecon

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates39.4284500, -74.4957100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Absecon (-74.49571, 39.42845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Absecon. The current time is 08:23:11.

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.