How far is Middletown, NJ from Mendham, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Mendham, NJ is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
51.39 mi
01h 12m
Flight
36.6 mi
58.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.6 mi
Kilometers
58.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.39 mi
Kilometers
82.7 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mendham
Sat, Apr 11, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 11, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-11T07:02
Arrive Mendham
Sat, Apr 11, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Middlesex
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, USA

From Middletown
25.7 mi
00h 36m
To Mendham
25.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    128 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    1818 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440

    2621 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mount Airy Road

    1479 ft · 35 sec · Mount Airy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mount Airy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Mount Airy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Anderson Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mendham Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mendham Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bernardsville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bernardsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bernardsville Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Bernardsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hilltop Road

    2615 ft · 52 sec · Hilltop Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hilltop Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hilltop Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mendham Road

    25 m · 1 sec · Mendham Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mendham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 440
20 mi · 39%
I 78 East
8.71 mi · 17%
Mount Airy Road
2.31 mi · 4%
Mendham Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Hilltop Road
1.5 mi · 3%
Anderson Hill Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 440

Continue straight

17.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 36m from Middletown
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Mendham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Middletown and 25.7 miles from Mendham.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Mendham.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, 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 Middlesex.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Mendham. Straight-line distance: 36.6 mi (58.9 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Mendham

#2 Mendham

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population4,836
Coordinates40.7759300, -74.6007100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Mendham (-74.60071, 40.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Mendham. The current time is 07:02:29.

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.