How far is Middletown, NJ from Union Beach, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Union Beach, NJ is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.4 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.83 mi
7.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.83 mi
Kilometers
7.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.4 mi
Kilometers
10.3 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-15T06:33
Arrive Union Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Keansburg
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Middletown
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Union Beach
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Union Beach.

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laurel Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Poole Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Poole Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Florence Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · Florence Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florence Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Middle Road
1.94 mi · 30%
Poole Avenue
1.34 mi · 21%
Laurel Avenue
0.74 mi · 12%
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi · 4%
Kings Highway
0.19 mi · 3%
Florence Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Middle Road

Turn left onto Middle Road

1.94 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keansburg
00h 05m from Middletown
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Middletown and Partly Cloudy near Union Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Union Beach?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Keansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Middletown and 3.2 miles from Union Beach.

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

The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:06 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 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Middletown and Partly Cloudy near Union Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Keansburg

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

22 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

28 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Union Beach. Straight-line distance: 4.83 mi (7.78 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Union Beach

#2 Union Beach

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,296
Coordinates40.4465000, -74.1782000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Union Beach (-74.1782, 40.4465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
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.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.90
Round trip
$1.80
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.90 $1.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.95 $1.09 $2.18
Diesel $5.98 $1.32 $2.63

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Union Beach. The current time is 06:33:08.

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.