How far is Middletown, NJ from Leonia, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Leonia, NJ is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.4 mi
01h 06m
Flight
32.98 mi
53.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.98 mi
Kilometers
53.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.4 mi
Kilometers
74.68 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Leonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Middletown
23.2 mi
00h 33m
To Leonia
23.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2653 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue

    720 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broad Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 30%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi · 24%
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 23%
Broad Avenue
1.46 mi · 3%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
US 46 East
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

14 mi · 00h 18m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 33m from Middletown
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Leonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Middletown and 23.2 miles from Leonia.

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

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Leonia.

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.4 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 Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Leonia. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.08 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Leonia

#2 Leonia

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,988
Coordinates40.8614900, -73.9881900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Leonia (-73.98819, 40.86149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.2 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.4 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Leonia. The current time is 03:59:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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