How far is Dayton, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Dayton, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Middletown.
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Start on the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Georges Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Georges Road
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Take the ramp straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
599 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
89 m · 15 sec
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Continue on NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
104 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Forsgate Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
96 m · 10 sec · Buckelew Avenue
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Turn left onto Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue
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Continue on Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue
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Continue on Texas Road
3 mi · 5 min · Texas Road
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Turn right onto Marlboro Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Road
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Turn left onto Tennent Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Tennent Road
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Maple Place
1044 ft · 20 sec · Maple Place
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Take the ramp straight
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
1023 ft · 21 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 Dayton 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.
Maple Place
Merge slight left
5.77 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain leaving Dayton and Rain near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Middletown?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Dayton and 11.9 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Dayton and Rain near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Morganville
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 Morganville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.38 km).
#1 Dayton
Dayton is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3726100, -74.5101500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.10 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $4.59 | $9.17 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
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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