How far is Jefferson, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Jefferson, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Middletown.
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Start on Bridgeton Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Bridgeton Pike
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Continue on North Main Street
106 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Swedesboro Road
3 mi · 5 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 42 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 Jefferson and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to Middletown?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Jefferson and 55.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 72.86 mi (117.26 km).
#1 Jefferson
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,611 |
| Coordinates | 39.7537200, -75.2118500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $18.22 | $36.43 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $22.24 | $44.47 |
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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