How far is Lawrenceville, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Lawrenceville, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
63.93 mi
01h 07m
Flight
32.95 mi
53.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.95 mi
Kilometers
53.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.93 mi
Kilometers
102.88 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Mon, Oct 26, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceville
Mon, Oct 26, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceville
2026-10-26T09:39
Arrive Middletown
Mon, Oct 26, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Lawrenceville
21.1 mi
00h 33m
To Middletown
42.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3075 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lawrence Road

    1752 ft · 37 sec · Lawrence Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Camden, New York

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Camden Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Camden Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    842 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Brunswick Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Scudders Mill Road

    1153 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Scudders Mill Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Scudders Mill Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Dey Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dey Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg

    785 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Forsgate Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Forsgate Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 10 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Texas Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Texas Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marlboro Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tennent Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tennent Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Maple Place

    1044 ft · 20 sec · Maple Place

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  27. 27

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceville 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Place
6 mi · 9%
Brunswick Pike
5.15 mi · 8%
Tennent Road
4.78 mi · 7%
Dey Road
4.33 mi · 7%
Forsgate Drive
3.44 mi · 5%
Texas Road
2.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maple Place

Merge slight left

5.77 mi · 00h 09m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 33m from Lawrenceville
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawrenceville and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceville to Middletown?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Lawrenceville and 42.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrenceville and Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 32.95 mi (53.02 km).

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#1 Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2973300, -74.7296000
Altitude37
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: Lawrenceville Road (-74.72983, 40.297453)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.54 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.89
4.52 gal · 17.08 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $9.45 $18.89
Mid-grade $4.80 $10.84 $21.67
Premium $5.10 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $6.39 $14.44 $28.88

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 · Oct 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceville and Middletown. The current time is 09:39:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.