How far is Middletown, NJ from Kenvil, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Kenvil, NJ is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.74 mi
01h 22m
Flight
42.62 mi
68.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.62 mi
Kilometers
68.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.74 mi
Kilometers
92.93 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenvil
Fri, Nov 6, 8:15 PM EST
Return by in Middletown
Fri, Nov 6, 9:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-11-06T18:53
Arrive Kenvil
Fri, Nov 6, 8:15 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Middletown
28.8 mi
00h 41m
To Kenvil
28.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Kenvil.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Kenvil.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street

    2550 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    24.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    61 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Morris Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morris Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Blackwell Street

    2350 ft · 46 sec · East Blackwell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Blackwell Street

    909 ft · 15 sec · West Blackwell Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dell Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · North Dell Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dell Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Kenvil.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.2 mi · 42%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 17%
NJ 10 West
6.93 mi · 12%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 6%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 2%
South Morris Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 41m from Middletown
Leave By
3:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Middletown and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Kenvil?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Middletown and 28.9 miles from Kenvil.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Middletown and Chance Light Rain near Kenvil.

Stop Ideas Near Union

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Kenvil. Straight-line distance: 42.62 mi (68.59 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kenvil

Kenvil is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8798200, -74.6184900
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Kenvil (-74.61849, 40.87982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.71
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $8.36 $16.71
Mid-grade $4.72 $9.63 $19.27
Premium $5.04 $10.28 $20.56
Diesel $6.33 $12.92 $25.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Kenvil. The current time is 18:53:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.