How far is Laurence Harbor, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
10.1 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.06 mi
12.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.06 mi
Kilometers
12.97 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.1 mi
Kilometers
16.25 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Laurence Harbor
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurence Harbor
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laurence Harbor
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Laurence Harbor
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Middletown
4.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurence Harbor and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurence Harbor and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3178 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1209 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  5. 5

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurence Harbor 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi · 3%
Kings Highway
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

9.11 mi · 00h 14m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 09m from Laurence Harbor
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Laurence Harbor 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 Laurence Harbor to Middletown?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Laurence Harbor and 4.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurence Harbor and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

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Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurence Harbor and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 8.06 mi (12.97 km).

Laurence Harbor

#1 Laurence Harbor

Town

Population6,536
Coordinates40.4567700, -74.2465300
Altitude8
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: NJ 35 (-74.246562, 40.456747)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.66 $3.31
Premium $4.95 $1.78 $3.57
Diesel $5.98 $2.15 $4.31

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurence Harbor and Middletown. The current time is 06:51:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.