How far is Merchantville, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Merchantville, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merchantville and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merchantville and Middletown.
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Start on the route
63 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
94 m · 17 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto South Crescent Boulevard
594 ft · 8 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Church Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn slight left onto Church Road
567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton
1088 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2805 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Swimming River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Continue on Church Street
1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
11 m · 1 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 Merchantville 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.
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.
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 Merchantville 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 Merchantville to Middletown?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Merchantville and 50 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merchantville and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merchantville and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 58.87 mi (94.75 km).
#1 Merchantville
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 3,691 |
| Coordinates | 39.9473400, -75.0665600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
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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