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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits
1071 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
18.8 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward Linden, Roselle, Winfield Parkway
735 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Centennial Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Centennial Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue East
70 m · 13 sec · North Avenue East
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Springfield Avenue
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Continue on South Springfield Avenue
2413 ft · 1 min · South Springfield Avenue
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Continue on South Springfield Avenue
1366 ft · 40 sec · South Springfield Avenue
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Turn straight onto Mountain Avenue
82 m · 7 sec · Mountain Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 23.9 mi (38.46 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 Springfield
Springfield is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7049100, -74.3172300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-74.31723, 40.70491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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