How far is Middletown, NJ from Allendale, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Allendale, NJ is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.47 mi
01h 23m
Flight
44.72 mi
71.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.72 mi
Kilometers
71.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.47 mi
Kilometers
90.88 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Fri, Nov 6, 10:49 PM EST
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Nov 7, 12:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-11-06T21:25
Arrive Allendale
Fri, Nov 6, 10:49 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EST
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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Middletown
28.2 mi
00h 41m
To Allendale
28.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Allendale.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street

    2550 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    37.2 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    711 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Goffle Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Godwin Avenue

    2362 ft · 42 sec · Godwin Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Crescent Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Crescent Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ivers Road

    1157 ft · 53 sec · Ivers Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Turnpike

    1755 ft · 30 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Turnpike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Allendale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
37.2 mi · 66%
Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 7%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 4%
Crescent Avenue
2.2 mi · 4%
Prospect Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

37.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 41m from Middletown
Leave By
3:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Middletown and Light Rain Likely near Allendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Allendale?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Middletown and 28.3 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Middletown and Light Rain Likely near Allendale.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 44.72 mi (71.97 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,701
Coordinates41.0414900, -74.1290300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Allendale (-74.12903, 41.04149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $8.15
Round trip
$16.30
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $8.15 $16.30
Mid-grade $4.72 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $5.04 $10.03 $20.06
Diesel $6.33 $12.60 $25.21

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Allendale. The current time is 21:25:41.

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.