How far is Middletown, NJ from Sayreville Junction, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.65 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.25 mi
19.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.25 mi
Kilometers
19.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.65 mi
Kilometers
23.57 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sayreville Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Sayreville Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cliffwood Beach
NJ

Census designated place

From Middletown
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Sayreville Junction
7.3 mi
00h 12m

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
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Sayreville Junction.

  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

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1871 ft · 46 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    544 ft · 24 sec · Lakeview Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Solook Drive

    886 ft · 34 sec · Solook Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    52 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
1.96 mi · 13%
New Monmouth Road
0.35 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
Kings Highway
0.19 mi · 1%
Solook Drive
0.17 mi · 1%
Lakeview Drive
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cliffwood Beach
00h 12m from Middletown
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny near Sayreville Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Sayreville Junction?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cliffwood Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Middletown and 7.3 miles from Sayreville Junction.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Partly Sunny near Sayreville Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Cliffwood Beach

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Sayreville Junction. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.71 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sayreville Junction

A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population42,890
Coordinates40.4653800, -74.3304300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Sayreville Junction (-74.33043, 40.46538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 Sayreville Junction. The current time is 09:38:45.

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.