How far is Fort Dix, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Fort Dix, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.12 mi
01h 01m
Flight
36.52 mi
58.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.52 mi
Kilometers
58.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.12 mi
Kilometers
82.27 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Dix
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dix
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dix
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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Fort Dix
20.8 mi
00h 30m
To Middletown
30.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Dix and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dix and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Road

    42 m · 4 sec · Circle Road

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Wrightstown Road

    1004 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Dix Street

    1245 ft · 39 sec · Fort Dix Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wrightstown Cookstown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wrightstown Cookstown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1225 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cookstown-New Egypt Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cookstown-New Egypt Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    3195 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    994 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Evergreen Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Monmouth Road

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Monmouth Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Dix 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monmouth Road
15.6 mi · 31%
East Main Street
10.8 mi · 21%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.73 mi · 5%
Swimming River Road
1.85 mi · 4%
Wrightstown Cookstown Road
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Monmouth Road

Turn right onto Monmouth Road

15.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 30m from Fort Dix
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Dix and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Dix to Middletown?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Fort Dix and 30.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:26 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 Fort Dix and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Freehold, 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 West Freehold.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dix and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 36.52 mi (58.78 km).

Fort Dix

#1 Fort Dix

US Army base in New Jersey

Population7,716
Coordinates40.0298400, -74.6184900
Altitude43
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: Circle Road (-74.618256, 40.029815)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dix and Middletown. The current time is 00:45:31.

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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.