How far is Middletown, NJ from Avenel, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Avenel, NJ is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
19.7 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.6 mi
25.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.6 mi
Kilometers
25.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.7 mi
Kilometers
31.71 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avenel
Sat, Apr 11, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 11, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-11T10:02
Arrive Avenel
Sat, Apr 11, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Middletown
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To Avenel
9.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hyatt Street

    103 m · 17 sec · Hyatt Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Avenel Street

    130 m · 16 sec · Avenel Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenel Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Monmouth Road
3.69 mi · 19%
Kings Highway
0.19 mi · 1%
Avenel Street
0.08 mi
Hyatt Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 15m from Middletown
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Avenel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Middletown and 9.9 miles from Avenel.

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

The direct path is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Avenel.

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Avenel. Straight-line distance: 15.6 mi (25.1 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Avenel

#2 Avenel

Town in New Jersey, United States

Population17,011
Coordinates40.5803800, -74.2851500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Avenel (-74.28515, 40.58038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Avenel. The current time is 10:02:20.

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.