How far is Middletown, NJ from Margate City, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Margate City, NJ is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Margate City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Margate City.
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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
73.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on East Mill Road
2723 ft · 46 sec · East Mill Road
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Continue on Margate Boulevard
2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Continue on Downbeach Express
1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express
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Continue on North Jerome Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ventnor Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ventnor Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Margate City.
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
73.8 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Margate City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Margate City?
The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 43.2 miles from Middletown and 43.1 miles from Margate City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Margate City.
Stop Ideas Near Forked River
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 Forked River.
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Absecon
Hammonton, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Margate City. Straight-line distance: 76.48 mi (123.08 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 Margate City
City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,865 |
| Coordinates | 39.3278900, -74.5034900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margate City (-74.50349, 39.32789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.03 | $28.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
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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