How far is Bloomfield, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
39.01 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.73 mi
46.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.01 mi
Kilometers
62.78 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-10-15T16:20
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Bloomfield
19.6 mi
00h 24m
To Middletown
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Avenue

    1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoover Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Hoover Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summit Avenue

    573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
25.9 mi · 66%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 16%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 16%
Ridge Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

18.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 24m from Bloomfield
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Middletown?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Bloomfield and 19.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomfield and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population49,810
Coordinates40.8067700, -74.1854200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Avenue (-74.185378, 40.806747)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.85
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.93 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.73 $13.47
Premium $5.18 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.32 $8.72 $17.43

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Middletown. The current time is 16:20:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.