How far is Englewood Cliffs, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.69 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.01 mi
56.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.69 mi
Kilometers
81.58 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Englewood Cliffs
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Englewood Cliffs
2026-04-15T00:03
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Englewood Cliffs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Linden
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Englewood Cliffs
25 mi
00h 32m
To Middletown
25.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Englewood Cliffs and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymond Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Raymond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Loretta Court

    76 m · 18 sec · Loretta Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summit Street

    920 ft · 45 sec · Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Palisade Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Palisade Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dana Place

    2483 ft · 1 min · Dana Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · Broad Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward NJTP South, I 95 South

    1220 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  24. 24

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24.8 mi · 49%
Garden State Parkway
10.3 mi · 20%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 12%
New Jersey Turnpike
3.62 mi · 7%
Broad Avenue
0.9 mi · 2%
East Palisade Avenue
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

14.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 32m from Englewood Cliffs
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Englewood Cliffs and Partly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Englewood Cliffs to Middletown?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Englewood Cliffs and 25.7 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Englewood Cliffs and Partly Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Linden and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Englewood Cliffs and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 35.01 mi (56.35 km).

Englewood Cliffs

#1 Englewood Cliffs

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,320
Coordinates40.8853800, -73.9523600
Altitude115
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: Raymond Street (-73.952579, 40.885495)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Englewood Cliffs and Middletown. The current time is 00:03:29.

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.