How far is Middletown, NJ from Pleasantville, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
82.11 mi
01h 41m
Flight
72.68 mi
116.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.68 mi
Kilometers
116.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.11 mi
Kilometers
132.15 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasantville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Pleasantville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Forked River
NJ

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

From Middletown
41.1 mi
00h 50m
To Pleasantville
41.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pleasantville

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North New Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North New Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Black Horse Pike East

    2106 ft · 57 sec · Black Horse Pike East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Horse Pike East

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
72.6 mi · 88%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 5%
Atlantic City Expressway
1.62 mi · 2%
Newman Springs Road
1.08 mi · 1%
North New Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike East
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forked River
00h 50m from Middletown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny near Pleasantville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 41.1 miles from Middletown and 41.1 miles from Pleasantville.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:06 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 $24.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pleasantville. Straight-line distance: 72.68 mi (116.96 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Pleasantville

#2 Pleasantville

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population20,060
Coordinates39.3898400, -74.5240400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Pleasantville (-74.52404, 39.38984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.91
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $12.46 $24.91
Mid-grade $4.88 $14.15 $28.30
Premium $5.18 $15.01 $30.01
Diesel $6.32 $18.32 $36.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Pleasantville. The current time is 16:22:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.