How far is Middletown, NJ from Bradley Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Bradley Beach, NJ is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Bradley Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Bradley Beach.
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Start on Kings Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1566 ft · 29 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Pearl Street
135 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
126 m · 10 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Asbury Park Circle
1.8 mi · 3 min · Asbury Park Circle
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2174 ft · 60 sec · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Brinley Avenue
1997 ft · 57 sec · Brinley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brinley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Bradley Beach.
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.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
4.39 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Bradley Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Bradley Beach?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Middletown and 7.9 miles from Bradley Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Bradley Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Eatontown
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 Eatontown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Bradley Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.37 mi (23.13 km).
#1 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradley Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 4,131 |
| Coordinates | 40.2023400, -74.0120800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradley Beach (-74.01208, 40.20234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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