How far is Middletown, NJ from Medford Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Medford Lakes, NJ is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.1 mi
01h 38m
Flight
51.8 mi
83.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.8 mi
Kilometers
83.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.1 mi
Kilometers
107.98 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medford Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-18T08:32
Arrive Medford Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leisure Knoll
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Middletown
33.6 mi
00h 49m
To Medford Lakes
33.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Medford Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst

    2188 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    643 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

    79 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    135 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    141 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 West: Camden, Philadelphia

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Skeet Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Skeet Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Stokes Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stokes Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

    1178 ft · 57 sec · Mohawk Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bowker Road

    109 m · 16 sec · Bowker Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Big Look Trail

    689 ft · 36 sec · Big Look Trail

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Indian Trail

    131 m · 19 sec · Indian Trail

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
36.9 mi · 55%
Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 29%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 7%
Skeet Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Newman Springs Road
1.08 mi · 2%
Stokes Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Knoll
00h 49m from Middletown
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Medford Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Medford Lakes?

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Leisure Knoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Middletown and 33.6 miles from Medford Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Medford Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Knoll

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisure Knoll, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Knoll.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

45 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

56 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Medford Lakes. Straight-line distance: 51.8 mi (83.37 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Medford Lakes

#2 Medford Lakes

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,911
Coordinates39.8584500, -74.8029400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Medford Lakes (-74.80294, 39.85845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Medford Lakes. The current time is 08:32:56.

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.