How far is Jackson, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Jackson, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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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 01h 34m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Middletown.
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Start on Jackson Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
60 m · 3 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Swimming River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Continue on Church Street
1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
11 m · 1 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 Jackson and Middletown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
18.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Middletown?
The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Jackson and 36.2 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 58.09 mi (93.48 km).
#1 Jackson
Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey
| Population | 58,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.7765000, -74.8623800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.30 | $11.30 | $22.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
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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