How far is Magnolia, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Magnolia, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Magnolia and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia and Middletown.
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Start on Magnolia Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
733 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
573 ft · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2293 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle
4.9 mi · 8 min · Lakehurst Circle
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
1664 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
2425 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right
693 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holmdel, Middletown
2533 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Red Hill Road
134 m · 11 sec · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Van Schoick Road
1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road
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Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Turn left onto Red Hill Road
1109 ft · 33 sec · Red Hill Road
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1539 ft · 44 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 Magnolia 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Magnolia and Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Magnolia to Middletown?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Magnolia and 29.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Magnolia and Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village
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 Leisure Village.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 42.03 mi (67.64 km).
#1 Magnolia
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,264 |
| Coordinates | 39.9498400, -74.6607100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
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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