How far is Middletown, NJ from Succasunna, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Succasunna, NJ is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.66 mi
01h 21m
Flight
42.74 mi
68.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.74 mi
Kilometers
68.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.41 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Succasunna
Wed, Nov 11, 3:39 AM EST
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Nov 11, 5:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-11-11T02:17
Arrive Succasunna
Wed, Nov 11, 3:39 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EST
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Middletown
29.3 mi
00h 40m
To Succasunna
29.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
60°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah

    2647 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover

    2876 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 10 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.2 mi · 41%
NJ 10 West
12.3 mi · 21%
NJ 24 West
9.73 mi · 17%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 6%
I 287 North
1.41 mi · 2%
I 78 West
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 40m from Middletown
Leave By
3:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Succasunna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Middletown and 29.4 miles from Succasunna.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Succasunna.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Succasunna. Straight-line distance: 42.74 mi (68.78 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 Succasunna

Succasunna is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8684300, -74.6404400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Succasunna (-74.64044, 40.86843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $8.39
Round trip
$16.77
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $8.39 $16.77
Mid-grade $4.67 $9.67 $19.33
Premium $4.98 $10.31 $20.62
Diesel $6.30 $13.04 $26.07

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Succasunna. The current time is 02:17:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.