How far is Middletown, NJ from Blairstown, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Blairstown, NJ is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Blairstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Blairstown.
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Start on Kings Highway
1023 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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Turn left
14.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
1818 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440
2621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on СR 521 North: Blairstown, Blair Academy
546 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Hope - Blairstown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
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Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road
2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road
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Continue on Hope Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2207 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Carhart Street
119 m · 17 sec · Carhart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carhart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Blairstown.
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.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny near Blairstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Blairstown?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Middletown and 39.3 miles from Blairstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Partly Sunny near Blairstown.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Blairstown. Straight-line distance: 60.05 mi (96.64 km).
#1 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blairstown
Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America
| Population | 5,701 |
| Coordinates | 40.9828800, -74.9604500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairstown (-74.96045, 40.98288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.56 | $33.13 |
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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