How far is Middletown, NJ from Shark River Hills, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Shark River Hills, NJ is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Shark River Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Shark River Hills.
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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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Continue on Swimming River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tinton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Tinton Avenue
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Continue on Wayside Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East
1166 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
1356 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
81 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
105 m · 25 sec
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Continue on Brighton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brighton Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakewood Road
2056 ft · 58 sec · Lakewood Road
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Turn right onto Forest Drive
8 m · 1 sec · Forest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Shark River Hills.
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.
GSP South
Merge slight left
6.16 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 Shark River Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Shark River Hills?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 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?
Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Middletown and 8.4 miles from Shark River Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Shark River Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls
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 Tinton Falls.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Shark River Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.01 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 Shark River Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 3,697 |
| Coordinates | 40.1940000, -74.0487500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shark River Hills (-74.04875, 40.194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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