How far is Middlesex, NJ from Perth Amboy, NJ?

The driving distance from Middlesex, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.68 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.77 mi
20.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.77 mi
Kilometers
20.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.68 mi
Kilometers
25.24 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perth Amboy
Thu, Oct 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Thu, Oct 15, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-10-15T13:48
Arrive Perth Amboy
Thu, Oct 15, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middlesex
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Middlesex
7 mi
00h 11m
To Perth Amboy
8.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middlesex and Perth Amboy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex and Perth Amboy.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jarrad Street

    660 ft · 18 sec · Jarrad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jarrard Street

    1227 ft · 34 sec · Jarrard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Randolphville Road

    1954 ft · 56 sec · North Randolphville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road

    967 ft · 25 sec · Old New Brunswick Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Randolphville Road

    1671 ft · 39 sec · South Randolphville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    1431 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy

    115 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy

    2118 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Florida Grove Road

    120 m · 11 sec · Florida Grove Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Route 440 Connector

    1 km · 1 min · Route 440 Connector

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fayette Street

    3183 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue

    831 ft · 25 sec · New Brunswick Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Smith Street

    747 ft · 23 sec · Smith Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto High Street

    110 m · 15 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    31 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesex and Perth Amboy.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
9.35 mi · 60%
Mountain Avenue
1.23 mi · 8%
Route 440 Connector
0.64 mi · 4%
Fayette Street
0.6 mi · 4%
Smith Street
0.54 mi · 3%
North Randolphville Road
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

6.95 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 11m from Middlesex
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlesex and Mostly Sunny near Perth Amboy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middlesex to Perth Amboy?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Middlesex and 8.7 miles from Perth Amboy.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlesex and Mostly Sunny near Perth Amboy.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and Perth Amboy. Straight-line distance: 12.77 mi (20.55 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population13,539
Coordinates40.5726000, -74.4926500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Perth Amboy

#2 Perth Amboy

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population51,309
Coordinates40.5067700, -74.2654200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Avenue (-74.492673, 40.572584)
End: (-74.265392, 40.506829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.09 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.72
1.1 gal · 4.18 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $2.36 $4.72
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.68 $5.37
Premium $5.18 $2.85 $5.69
Diesel $6.32 $3.47 $6.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlesex and Perth Amboy. The current time is 13:48:49.

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.