How far is Middletown, NJ from Burlington, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Burlington, NJ is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Burlington.
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Start on Kings Highway
1539 ft · 48 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Red Hill Road
1109 ft · 32 sec · Red Hill Road
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Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Turn left onto Van Schoick Road
1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road
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Continue on Red Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Holmdel Middletown Road
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Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
8.7 mi · 14 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Texas Road
3 mi · 4 min · Texas Road
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Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue
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Continue on Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue
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Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
96 m · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue
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Turn left onto Forsgate Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2099 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
21.9 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
1791 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 130 South: Burlington
2546 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Burlington-Bordentown Road
681 ft · 14 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Pike
36 m · 3 sec · Burlington Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burlington Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Burlington.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Burlington?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Middletown and 27.4 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
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 Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 45.32 mi (72.94 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 Burlington
City in New Jersey
| Population | 22,632 |
| Coordinates | 40.0712200, -74.8648900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-74.86489, 40.07122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
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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