How far is Middletown, NJ from Northvale, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Northvale, NJ is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.61 mi
01h 23m
Flight
43.2 mi
69.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.61 mi
Kilometers
92.71 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northvale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Northvale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Middletown
28.8 mi
00h 41m
To Northvale
28.8 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
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    1303 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Knickerbocker Road

    2639 ft · 45 sec · Knickerbocker Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Livingston Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 24%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 22%
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 18%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 5%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 5%
Livingston Street
2.35 mi · 4%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 41m from Middletown
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Northvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Middletown and 28.8 miles from Northvale.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.8 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 9.4 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 Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.3 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 9.8 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 Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Northvale. Straight-line distance: 43.2 mi (69.53 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Northvale

#2 Northvale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,923
Coordinates41.0064900, -73.9490300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Northvale (-73.94903, 41.00649)

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
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 Northvale. The current time is 06:24:12.

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.