How far is Middletown, NJ from Park Ridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
59.29 mi
01h 25m
Flight
44.63 mi
71.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.63 mi
Kilometers
71.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.29 mi
Kilometers
95.42 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Park Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Middletown
29.6 mi
00h 42m
To Park Ridge
29.6 mi
00h 42m

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
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Park Ridge.

  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

    48.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

    35 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Werimus Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pascack Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pascack Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.6 mi · 82%
Pascack Road
1.25 mi · 2%
Werimus Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Woodcliff Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
GSP
0.48 mi · 1%
Van Emburgh Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

48.6 mi · 01h 06m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 42m from Middletown
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Middletown and 29.6 miles from Park Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5 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 13.5 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 44.63 mi (71.82 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

Town

Population8,633
Coordinates41.0376000, -74.0407000
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Park Ridge (-74.0407, 41.0376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.08
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.54 $17.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $4.95 $10.35 $20.71
Diesel $5.98 $12.50 $25.00

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 Park Ridge. The current time is 05:08:12.

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.