How far is Fanwood, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Fanwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fanwood and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fanwood and Middletown.
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Start on the route
6 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Avenue
41 m · 14 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto South Martine Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Martine Avenue
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Continue on Lake Avenue
3170 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road
1286 ft · 26 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Raritan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1338 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
3026 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
969 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 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 Fanwood 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
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.59 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fanwood and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fanwood to Middletown?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Fanwood and 14.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fanwood and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fanwood and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 22.05 mi (35.49 km).
#1 Fanwood
Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 7,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.6409400, -74.3834800 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
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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