How far is Middletown, NJ from Upper Montclair, NJ?
The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Upper Montclair, NJ is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 03m.
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.
Unincorporated community 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 Upper Montclair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Upper Montclair.
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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
33.6 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
1018 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Watchung Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn right onto Grove Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Buckingham Road
1328 ft · 1 min · Buckingham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Street
71 m · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Park
93 m · 16 sec · Sunset Park
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Continue on Sunset Park
144 m · 25 sec · Sunset Park
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Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Upper Montclair.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
33.6 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Rain leaving Middletown and Rain near Upper Montclair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Upper Montclair?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Middletown and 21.4 miles from Upper Montclair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Middletown and Rain near Upper Montclair.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Upper Montclair. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.75 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 Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8462100, -74.2012600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Montclair (-74.20126, 40.84621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.10 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
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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