How far is Stone Harbor, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Stone Harbor, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stone Harbor and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stone Harbor and Middletown.
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Start on 1st Avenue
30 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto 98th Street
637 ft · 30 sec · 98th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
565 ft · 19 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 96th Street
760 ft · 25 sec · 96th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Ocean Drive
2.7 mi · 4 min · Ocean Drive
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Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
136 m · 11 sec
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Continue on GSP NB Entrance 13
900 ft · 22 sec · GSP NB Entrance 13
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
2810 ft · 37 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward 9, 50: Upper Township
1431 ft · 35 sec · GSP NB Exit 20
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stone Harbor and Middletown.
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 NB Exit 20
Continue straight
5.5 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Stone Harbor and Patchy Fog near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stone Harbor to Middletown?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Stone Harbor and 9.7 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 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 $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Stone Harbor and Patchy Fog near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove
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 Cedar Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stone Harbor and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 15.24 mi (24.53 km).
#1 Stone Harbor
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 805 |
| Coordinates | 39.0509500, -74.7579400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 65,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2712300, -74.7435000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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