How far is Middletown, NJ from Netcong, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Netcong, NJ is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
58.61 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.6 mi
74.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.6 mi
Kilometers
74.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.61 mi
Kilometers
94.32 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Netcong
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Netcong
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Middletown
29.3 mi
00h 41m
To Netcong
29.3 mi
00h 41m

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
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2988 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1217 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    148 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 440
20 mi · 34%
US 202 North
18.1 mi · 31%
I 78 East
4.46 mi · 8%
NJ 440 South
0.42 mi · 1%
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi
Kings Highway
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 41m from Middletown
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Netcong.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Middletown and 29.3 miles from Netcong.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Netcong. Straight-line distance: 46.6 mi (74.99 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Netcong

#2 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Netcong (-74.70655, 40.89899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 Netcong. The current time is 00:13:06.

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.