How far is Midland Park, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Midland Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.85 mi
01h 12m
Flight
41.13 mi
66.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.85 mi
Kilometers
93.1 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Midland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland Park
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland Park
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
Cranford
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Midland Park
26.2 mi
00h 36m
To Middletown
31.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland Park and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Godwin Avenue

    1436 ft · 27 sec · Godwin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Goffle Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Holsman Street

    1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Presidential Boulevard

    963 ft · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
31.1 mi · 54%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 10%
Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 7%
GSP South
0.52 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23.8 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranford
00h 36m from Midland Park
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Midland Park and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midland Park to Middletown?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Midland Park and 31.6 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Midland Park and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Cranford

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 Cranford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland Park and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 41.13 mi (66.19 km).

Midland Park

#1 Midland Park

Town in New Jersey

Population7,177
Coordinates40.9892600, -74.1407000
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middletown

Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3942800, -74.1170900
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.140698, 40.989285)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.38 $18.76
Premium $4.95 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $5.98 $12.20 $24.40

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 Midland Park and Middletown. The current time is 23:00:12.

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.