How far is Middletown, NJ from Spotswood, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Spotswood, NJ is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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 Spotswood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Spotswood.
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Start on Kings Highway
1023 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
98 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Maple Place
761 ft · 13 sec · Maple Place
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue
1 km · 1 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Old Bridge-Matawan Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Old Bridge-Matawan Road
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Continue on Old Bridge-Englishtown Road
114 m · 10 sec · Old Bridge-Englishtown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
1880 ft · 24 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right
742 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Old Bridge Turnpike
631 ft · 16 sec · Old Bridge Turnpike
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Snowhill Street
1749 ft · 48 sec · Snowhill Street
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Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Eaton Avenue
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Turn right onto Willard Clark Circle
72 m · 10 sec · Willard Clark Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willard Clark Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Spotswood.
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.
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Continue on Old Bridge-Matawan Road
5.94 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Spotswood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Spotswood?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Middletown and 9.4 miles from Spotswood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Spotswood.
Stop Ideas Near Matawan
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 Matawan.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Spotswood. Straight-line distance: 14.81 mi (23.83 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 Spotswood
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.3917700, -74.3984800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spotswood (-74.39848, 40.39177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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