How far is Middletown, NJ from Dayton, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Dayton, NJ is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Dayton.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn slight right onto US 130 North: New Brunswick
690 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3040 ft · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight left
95 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Georges Road
1 mi · 3 min · Georges Road
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Turn right
14 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
54 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Dayton.
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.
Newman Springs Road
Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
8.67 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Middletown and Rain near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Dayton?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Middletown and 13 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Middletown and Rain near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Brownville
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 Brownville.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 20.74 mi (33.38 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 Dayton
Dayton is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3726100, -74.5101500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-74.51015, 40.37261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.10 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
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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