How far is Middletown, NJ from Springfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Springfield, NJ is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
31.21 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.9 mi
38.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.9 mi
Kilometers
38.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.21 mi
Kilometers
50.22 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, May 20, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, May 20, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-20T02:33
Arrive Springfield
Wed, May 20, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Fords
NJ

Town

From Middletown
15.6 mi
00h 25m
To Springfield
15.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
Springfield Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
93°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Springfield.

  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

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street

    2550 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits

    1071 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.8 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway

    735 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Centennial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Centennial Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue East

    70 m · 13 sec · North Avenue East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Springfield Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Springfield Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · South Springfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Springfield Avenue

    1366 ft · 40 sec · South Springfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mountain Avenue

    82 m · 7 sec · Mountain Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
18.8 mi · 60%
Springfield Avenue
3.85 mi · 12%
Centennial Avenue
1.26 mi · 4%
South Springfield Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
GSP
0.48 mi · 2%
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

18.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 25m from Middletown
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Springfield?

The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Middletown and 15.6 miles from Springfield.

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 7.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.46 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 Springfield

Springfield is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7049100, -74.3172300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Springfield (-74.31723, 40.70491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.17 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.34 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Springfield. The current time is 02:33:16.

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.