How far is Middletown, NJ from Linwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Linwood, NJ is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
84.71 mi
01h 45m
Flight
76.8 mi
123.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.8 mi
Kilometers
123.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.71 mi
Kilometers
136.32 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linwood
Sat, Apr 11, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 11, 11:54 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 Linwood
Sat, Apr 11, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Forked River
NJ

Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Middletown
42.4 mi
00h 52m
To Linwood
42.3 mi
00h 52m

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
65°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Linwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Tilton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Shore Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
73.8 mi · 87%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 5%
Tilton Road
2.4 mi · 3%
Shore Road
2.12 mi · 3%
Newman Springs Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

73.8 mi · 01h 26m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
00h 52m from Middletown
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Linwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 42.4 miles from Middletown and 42.3 miles from Linwood.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Linwood.

Stop Ideas Near Forked River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

52 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

53 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

57 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

57 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Linwood. Straight-line distance: 76.8 mi (123.59 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Linwood

#2 Linwood

City in New Jersey

Population6,635
Coordinates39.3398400, -74.5751600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Linwood (-74.57516, 39.33984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.43
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.22 $24.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.95 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.98 $17.88 $35.76

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 Linwood. The current time is 08:23:48.

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.