Origin
Wildwood, NJ
Evening in Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wildwood to Middletown covers 115.6 miles, making this a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes on the road, depending on traffic conditions. Your route relies heavily on the Garden State Parkway, North Wildwood Boulevard, and New Jersey Avenue. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $19, this trip is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since the entire drive is manageable in one go, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you want to extend your time at either end. It is a practical, no-fuss trek that gets you between these two coastal-area points without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Wildwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 91% of your journey spent on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 105.5 miles—on the Garden State Parkway, which serves as the primary artery for the drive. While the start involves navigating local roads like New Jersey Avenue and North Wildwood Boulevard, the experience quickly shifts into a sustained highway-focused drive. Expect a consistent pace as you transition from the southern tip of the state toward the Middletown area. Because the route is so heavily dominated by major thoroughfares, the character of the drive is functional and direct rather than winding or technical.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 105.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Wildwood Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 621 / New Jersey Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 115.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 621 / New Jersey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 621 / New Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto CR 621 / New Jersey Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
5.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 6
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
52.5 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
112.4 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward Holmdel, Middletown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 114
Toward Holmdel, Middletown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 105.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Holland Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Van Schoick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Anglesea Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Red Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 105.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
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4 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto West Wildwood Avenue
142 ft
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13 sec
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West Wildwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 621
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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West Anglesea Drive
5
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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West Spruce Avenue
6
Continue on NJ 147; OD
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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North Wildwood Boulevard
7
Turn slight right
432 ft
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
9
Merge onto GSP
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
11
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi
·
58 min
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Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 114
Toward Holmdel, Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 52
440 ft
·
11 sec
·
Red Hill Road
18
Continue on CR 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Schoick Road
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Holland Road
20
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Red Hill Road
21
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Kings Highway
22
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, but keep in mind that the Garden State Parkway can experience heavy volume during peak hours. You can easily complete the 115.6-mile stretch without any mandatory stops, allowing you to reach your destination in one efficient push. If you prefer to break up the 2 hours and 21 minutes, pull off at any of the numerous service plazas located directly along the Parkway to refuel or stretch your legs. Budgeting around $19 for gas should cover your needs, though it is wise to keep a little extra set aside for potential tolls. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your time behind the wheel remains as smooth and predictable as possible.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Wildwood, NJ, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wildwood, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wildwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wildwood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 105.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Wildwood, NJ · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Wildwood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.5 miles.
Arriving in Middletown, NJ
The final approach into Middletown, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Middletown, NJ.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.13 one way
$38.26 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.33
Garden State Parkway
(105.5 mi)
$6.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Middletown, NJ
Evening in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
8:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wildwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, North Wildwood Boulevard, New Jersey Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Wildwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 115.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 621 / New Jersey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wildwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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