How far is Middletown, NJ from Wildwood Crest, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
116.39 mi
02h 21m
Flight
105.21 mi
169.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.21 mi
Kilometers
169.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.39 mi
Kilometers
187.31 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Tuckerton
NJ

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Middletown
58.2 mi
01h 10m
To Wildwood Crest
58.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Wildwood Crest.

  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

    105.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive

    746 ft · 16 sec · Delsea Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Rio Grande Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rio Grande Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Rosemary Road

    624 ft · 27 sec · East Rosemary Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rosemary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
106 mi · 91%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 4%
South Wildwood Boulevard
2.29 mi · 2%
Newman Springs Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Atlantic Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Rio Grande Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

106 mi · 02h 03m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckerton
01h 10m from Middletown
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Wildwood Crest?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Tuckerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Middletown and 58.2 miles from Wildwood Crest.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.

Stop Ideas Near Tuckerton

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

24 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

28 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

28 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

40 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Wildwood Crest. Straight-line distance: 105.21 mi (169.32 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Wildwood Crest

#2 Wildwood Crest

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,033
Coordinates38.9748400, -74.8335000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Wildwood Crest (-74.8335, 38.97484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Wildwood Crest. The current time is 01:51:03.

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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.