How far is Middletown, NJ from Fort Dix, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Fort Dix, NJ is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 10m.
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
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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 Fort Dix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Fort Dix.
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Start on Kings Highway
11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Continue on Swimming River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
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Turn right onto Colts Neck Road
12.1 mi · 20 min · Colts Neck Road
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Continue on Monmouth Road
15.6 mi · 25 min · Monmouth Road
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Turn left onto Evergreen Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Evergreen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
994 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
3195 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Cookstown-New Egypt Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cookstown-New Egypt Road
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Continue on Main Street
1225 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wrightstown Cookstown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wrightstown Cookstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Fort Dix Street
1244 ft · 34 sec · Fort Dix Street
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Continue on Wrightstown Road
1005 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Circle Road
542 ft · 15 sec · Circle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Fort Dix.
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.
Monmouth Road
Continue on Monmouth Road
15.6 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 Mostly Sunny near Fort Dix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Fort Dix?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Middletown and 20.8 miles from Fort Dix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Fort Dix.
Stop Ideas Near West Freehold
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 West Freehold.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Fort Dix. Straight-line distance: 36.52 mi (58.78 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 Fort Dix
US Army base in New Jersey
| Population | 7,716 |
| Coordinates | 40.0298400, -74.6184900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Dix (-74.61849, 40.02984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
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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