How far is Middletown, NJ from Jefferson, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Jefferson, NJ is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
Driving 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 58m.
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 Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Jefferson.
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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
38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro
53 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road
3 mi · 5 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bridgeton Pike
1.5 km · 1 min · Bridgeton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Jefferson.
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
38.6 mi · 00h 45m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Middletown and 44.6 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro
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 Fieldsboro.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 72.86 mi (117.26 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 Jefferson
Township in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 20,611 |
| Coordinates | 39.7537200, -75.2118500 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-75.21185, 39.75372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $13.49 | $26.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
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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