How far is Middletown, NJ from Washington, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Washington, NJ is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
66.49 mi
01h 46m
Flight
54.75 mi
88.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.75 mi
Kilometers
88.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107.01 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Leisure Knoll
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Middletown
33.2 mi
00h 53m
To Washington
33.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    11 m · 8 sec · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1714 ft · 34 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst

    2188 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    643 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

    79 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    830 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Warren Grove Whiting Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Warren Grove Whiting Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto McMahon Street

    2689 ft · 1 min · McMahon Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pasadena Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Pasadena Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pasadena Woodmanse Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pasadena Woodmanse Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Savoy Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Savoy Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    536 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    1390 ft · 24 sec · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Green Bank Chatsworth Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Godfrey Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
19.6 mi · 29%
NJ 70 West
14.4 mi · 22%
Savoy Boulevard
6.33 mi · 10%
Green Bank Chatsworth Road
4.98 mi · 7%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 7%
New Gretna Chatsworth Road
3.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Knoll
00h 53m from Middletown
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Leisure Knoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Middletown and 33.2 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Knoll

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

45 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

56 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Washington. Straight-line distance: 54.75 mi (88.11 km).

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#1 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Washington

#2 Washington

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,459
Coordinates39.6840100, -74.5759900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-74.11709, 40.39428)
End: Washington (-74.57599, 39.68401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Washington. The current time is 03:50:49.

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.