How far is Middletown, NJ from Shrewsbury, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Shrewsbury.
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Start on Kings Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1566 ft · 29 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Continue on Pearl Street
135 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
126 m · 10 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto White Street
69 m · 10 sec · White Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Shrewsbury.
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.
Kings Highway
Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Fair Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Middletown and 3 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Fair Haven
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 Fair Haven.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 5.34 mi (8.6 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 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3295500, -74.0615300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-74.06153, 40.32955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.09 | $2.17 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
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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