How far is Colonia, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Colonia, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.08 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.8 mi
25.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.8 mi
Kilometers
25.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.08 mi
Kilometers
32.32 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Colonia
Thu, Oct 15, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonia
2026-10-15T14:22
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colonia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Colonia
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Middletown
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Colonia and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cliff Road

    57 m · 14 sec · South Cliff Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Hill Road

    899 ft · 41 sec · South Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    1504 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue

    569 ft · 12 sec · Saint Georges Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Trenton, Shore Points

    1177 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1418 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Shore Points

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  11. 11

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonia 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shore Points
18 mi · 89%
US 1 South
0.49 mi · 2%
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi · 1%
North Washington Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Kings Highway
0.19 mi · 1%
South Hill Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Shore Points

Continue straight

9.76 mi · 00h 15m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 14m from Colonia
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colonia 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 Colonia to Middletown?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Colonia and 10.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 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 $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonia and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 15.8 mi (25.43 km).

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#1 Colonia

Colonia is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5745500, -74.3020900
Altitude24
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: South Cliff Road (-74.301826, 40.574772)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.05 $6.10
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.46 $6.93
Premium $5.18 $3.67 $7.35
Diesel $6.32 $4.49 $8.97

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 Colonia and Middletown. The current time is 14:22:53.

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.