How far is Middletown, NJ from Long Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Long Beach, NJ is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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 24m.
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.
Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Long Beach.
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Start on Kings Highway
11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
45.6 mi · 53 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
752 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
1190 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West 9th Street
58 m · 11 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard
3.1 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Bergen Avenue
724 ft · 2 min · East Bergen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Long Beach.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
45.6 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Middletown and 31.2 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade
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 Maple Shade.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.83 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 Long Beach
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 3,073 |
| Coordinates | 39.6856800, -74.1448600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-74.14486, 39.68568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
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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