How far is Middletown, PA from Leonia, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, PA to Leonia, NJ is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Leonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Leonia.
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Start on East Main Street
1991 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
2 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Middletown Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on South Hanover Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Hanover Street
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Continue on Grandview Road
3 mi · 5 min · Grandview Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
58 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City
2150 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP, I 95, US 1-9, NJ 21, US 22: Port Newark
1328 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95/NJTP North Tolls
589 ft · 7 sec · I 95/NJTP North Tolls
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Keep straight to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
821 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJ 3: George Washington Bridge
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.4 mi · 14 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2653 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
720 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Leonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 78 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
58 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Leonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Leonia?
The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fountain Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Middletown and 87.9 miles from Leonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.63 one way or $55.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Leonia.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hill
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 Fountain Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Leonia. Straight-line distance: 151.12 mi (243.2 km).
#1 Middletown
Situated in Dauphin County along the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River, this borough sits at an elevation of approximately 361 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1998100, -76.7310800 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leonia
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,988 |
| Coordinates | 40.8614900, -73.9881900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonia (-73.98819, 40.86149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $4.46 | $27.63 | $55.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $32.84 | $65.68 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $40.54 | $81.09 |
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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