How far is Linden, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Linden, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Linden and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linden and Middletown.
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Start on West 12th Street
82 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto South Stiles Street
541 ft · 26 sec · South Stiles Street
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Turn left onto East Edgar Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Shore Points
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
1023 ft · 21 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 Linden and Middletown.
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.
Shore Points
Continue straight
9.76 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Linden 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 Linden to Middletown?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Linden and 12.2 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linden and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Linden and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.53 km).
#1 Linden
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 42,076 |
| Coordinates | 40.6220500, -74.2445900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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