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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.33 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.05 mi
35.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.05 mi
Kilometers
35.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.33 mi
Kilometers
47.21 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Fanwood
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fanwood
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fanwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Fanwood
14.8 mi
00h 22m
To Middletown
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fanwood Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Wednesday
Using Plainfield as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    41 m · 14 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Martine Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Martine Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    3170 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road

    1286 ft · 26 sec · Oak Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Raritan Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1338 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  18. 18

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
11.1 mi · 38%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 21%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 21%
South Martine Avenue
2.81 mi · 10%
Raritan Road
1.58 mi · 5%
Lake Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 22m from Fanwood
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fanwood and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 22.05 mi (35.49 km).

Fanwood

#1 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
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: (-74.383417, 40.640984)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fanwood and Middletown. The current time is 21:21:14.

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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.