How far is Medford Lakes, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Medford Lakes, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.21 mi
01h 27m
Flight
51.8 mi
83.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.8 mi
Kilometers
83.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.21 mi
Kilometers
109.77 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Medford Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford Lakes
2026-04-18T06:58
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford Lakes
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Medford Lakes
33.2 mi
00h 43m
To Middletown
35 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Trail

    131 m · 21 sec · Indian Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Big Look Trail

    689 ft · 33 sec · Big Look Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowker Road

    109 m · 18 sec · Bowker Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    1178 ft · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stokes Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

    1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Holly Bypass

    2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns

    707 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hancock Lane

    93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District

    3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Church Street

    1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford Lakes 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
23.6 mi · 35%
East Main Street
9.38 mi · 14%
Franklin Street
9.27 mi · 14%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 6%
NJ 33 Business East
3.02 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 43m from Medford Lakes
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medford Lakes and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medford Lakes to Middletown?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Medford Lakes and 35 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medford Lakes and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford Lakes and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 51.8 mi (83.37 km).

Medford Lakes

#1 Medford Lakes

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,911
Coordinates39.8584500, -74.8029400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Trail (-74.802787, 39.858229)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford Lakes and Middletown. The current time is 06:58:06.

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.