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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
105.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive
746 ft · 16 sec · Delsea Drive
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Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on Rio Grande Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Rio Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rosemary Road
624 ft · 27 sec · East Rosemary Road
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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.
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
106 mi · 02h 03m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckerton.
Absecon
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atlantic City Rail Terminal
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Wildwood Crest. Straight-line distance: 105.21 mi (169.32 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 Wildwood Crest
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 38.9748400, -74.8335000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood Crest (-74.8335, 38.97484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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