How far is Middletown, NJ from Harding, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Harding, NJ is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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 in Warren County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Harding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Harding.
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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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Browning Road
2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road
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Turn slight left onto Creek Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue
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Take the ramp left
618 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Buck Road
2101 ft · 41 sec · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Elk Road
595 ft · 12 sec · Elk Road
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Turn right onto Willow Grove Road
51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Harding.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 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 Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Harding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Harding?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Middletown and 45.1 miles from Harding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Harding.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Harding. Straight-line distance: 74.28 mi (119.54 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 Harding
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.6434500, -75.1218400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harding (-75.12184, 39.64345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
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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