How far is Middletown, NJ from Highland Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Highland Park, NJ is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Highland Park.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Trenton
1528 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 514 West: Highland Park
1.2 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Volkert Street
623 ft · 21 sec · Volkert Street
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Continue on Benner Street
1715 ft · 1 min · Benner Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Avenue
566 ft · 21 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harper Place
18 m · 2 sec · Harper Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harper Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Highland Park.
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.
Longest stretch
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14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Middletown and 11.6 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.35 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 Highland Park
Highland Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4959400, -74.4243200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-74.42432, 40.49594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
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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