How far is Columbus, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Columbus, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Middletown.
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Start on the route
12 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
2961 ft · 1 min · New York Avenue
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1897 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2283 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13.9 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Swimming River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Continue on Church Street
1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
11 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Middletown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Columbus and Mostly Clear near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Middletown?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Manalapan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Columbus and 35.2 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbus and Mostly Clear near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Manalapan
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 Manalapan.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 38.83 mi (62.49 km).
#1 Columbus
Columbus is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0726100, -74.7207200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.06 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
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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