How far is Brielle, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Brielle, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.77 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.05 mi
32.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.77 mi
Kilometers
38.25 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Brielle
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brielle
2026-04-22T20:58
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brielle
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Brielle
11.9 mi
00h 15m
To Middletown
11.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    147 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Higgins Avenue

    2184 ft · 50 sec · Higgins Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    40 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    3079 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Holmdel, Middletown

    2533 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Red Hill Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Red Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Van Schoick Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Holland Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Red Hill Road

    1109 ft · 33 sec · Red Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1539 ft · 44 sec · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
15.1 mi · 64%
Higgins Avenue
4.48 mi · 19%
Holland Road
1.09 mi · 5%
Van Schoick Road
1 mi · 4%
GSP Toll North
0.58 mi · 2%
Holmdel
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

9.14 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 15m from Brielle
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brielle and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Brielle and 11.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brielle and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brielle and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).

Brielle

#1 Brielle

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population4,661
Coordinates40.1078900, -74.0565300
Altitude5
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: (-74.056483, 40.107936)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.73
Premium $4.95 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $5.98 $5.02 $10.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brielle and Middletown. The current time is 20:58:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.