How far is Middletown, NJ from Jackson, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Jackson, NJ is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 01h 47m.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Jackson.
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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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4
Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
2188 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle
643 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
79 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
17 mi · 23 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle
135 m · 6 sec
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
866 ft · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Tuckerton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Tuckerton Road
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Turn left onto Oakshade Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Oakshade Road
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Continue on Jackson Road
5 mi · 9 min · Jackson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Jackson.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 00h 23m
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 Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Jackson?
The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Lakehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Middletown and 37.3 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Lakehurst
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 Lakehurst.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 58.09 mi (93.48 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 Jackson
Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey
| Population | 58,371 |
| Coordinates | 39.7765000, -74.8623800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-74.86238, 39.7765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $11.30 | $22.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
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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