How far is Middletown, NJ from Princeton Meadows, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
30.06 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.91 mi
38.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.91 mi
Kilometers
38.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.06 mi
Kilometers
48.38 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yorketown
NJ

Neighborhood

From Middletown
15 mi
00h 26m
To Princeton Meadows
15 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Princeton Meadows.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1539 ft · 48 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red Hill Road

    1109 ft · 32 sec · Red Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holland Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Schoick Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Red Hill Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Red Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Middletown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Holmdel Middletown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Newman Springs Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Texas Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Forsgate Drive

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Forsgate Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dey Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road

    1463 ft · 40 sec · Plainsboro Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tamarron Drive

    1810 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right

    48 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    87 m · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newman Springs Road
8.67 mi · 29%
Forsgate Drive
3.5 mi · 12%
Texas Road
2.98 mi · 10%
Dey Road
2.8 mi · 9%
Matchaponix Avenue
1.93 mi · 6%
Pergola Avenue
1.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Newman Springs Road

Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

8.67 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorketown
00h 26m from Middletown
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Princeton Meadows?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Yorketown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Middletown and 15 miles from Princeton Meadows.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.

Stop Ideas Near Yorketown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yorketown, 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 Yorketown.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

23 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

37 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Princeton Meadows. Straight-line distance: 23.91 mi (38.48 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Princeton Meadows

#2 Princeton Meadows

Town

Population13,834
Coordinates40.3317700, -74.5637700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Princeton Meadows (-74.56377, 40.33177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Princeton Meadows. The current time is 08:21:29.

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.