How far is Country Lake Estates, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Country Lake Estates, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 05m.
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.
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Country Lake Estates and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Lake Estates and Middletown.
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Start on Spring Lake Boulevard
18 m · 7 sec · Spring Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Spring Lake Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Lake Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
573 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2293 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Lakehurst Circle
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
1664 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
2425 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right
693 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holmdel, Middletown
2533 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Red Hill Road
134 m · 11 sec · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Van Schoick Road
1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road
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Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Turn left onto Red Hill Road
1109 ft · 33 sec · Red Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1539 ft · 44 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 Country Lake Estates and Middletown.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Country Lake Estates and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Country Lake Estates to Middletown?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Country Lake Estates and 25.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Country Lake Estates and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Brick
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 Brick.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Country Lake Estates and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 38.49 mi (61.95 km).
#1 Country Lake Estates
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,943 |
| Coordinates | 39.9426200, -74.5440400 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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