How far is Middletown, NJ from Pine Lake Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Pine Lake Park, NJ is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Pine Lake Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Pine Lake Park.
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Start on Kings Highway
11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
2188 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
1984 ft · 59 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2886 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Pine Lake Park.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Pine Lake Park?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Middletown and 17.5 miles from Pine Lake Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Pine Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 28.01 mi (45.07 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 Pine Lake Park
Pine Lake Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0031700, -74.2565300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Lake Park (-74.25653, 40.00317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.10 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
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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