How far is Middletown, NJ from Paulsboro, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Paulsboro, NJ is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Burlington, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Paulsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Paulsboro.
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Start on Kings Highway
1539 ft · 48 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Red Hill Road
1109 ft · 32 sec · Red Hill Road
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Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road
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Turn left onto Van Schoick Road
1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road
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Continue on Red Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Holmdel Middletown Road
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Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
8.7 mi · 14 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Texas Road
3 mi · 4 min · Texas Road
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Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue
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Continue on Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue
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Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue
96 m · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue
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Turn left onto Forsgate Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2099 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
21.9 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
2533 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2533 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 656: Paulsboro
1266 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Mantua Grove Road
1353 ft · 34 sec · Mantua Grove Road
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Turn left onto Crown Point Road
1831 ft · 31 sec · Crown Point Road
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Continue on Broad Street
3163 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Delaware Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Delaware Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Delaware Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Paulsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Paulsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Paulsboro?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Middletown and 41.7 miles from Paulsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Cloudy near Paulsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Paulsboro. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.27 km).
#1 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paulsboro
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,866 |
| Coordinates | 39.8303900, -75.2404600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paulsboro (-75.24046, 39.83039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $12.01 | $24.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.56 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.58 | $35.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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