How far is Montvale, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Montvale, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
62.74 mi
01h 09m
Flight
45.35 mi
72.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.35 mi
Kilometers
72.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.74 mi
Kilometers
100.97 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Montvale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montvale
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montvale
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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Montvale
30.2 mi
00h 34m
To Middletown
32.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1754 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Street

    152 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Kinderkamack Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westwood Avenue

    1424 ft · 34 sec · Westwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  30. 30

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  35. 35

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
20.6 mi · 33%
Garden State Parkway
10.3 mi · 16%
Essex Street
6.77 mi · 11%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 10%
Forest Avenue
4.31 mi · 7%
South Kinderkamack Road
3.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

14.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 34m from Montvale
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montvale and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Montvale and 32.5 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.9 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 8.9 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 3.3 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 8.9 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 Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montvale and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 45.35 mi (72.99 km).

Montvale

#1 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
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: Penn Avenue (-74.022869, 41.046497)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 Montvale and Middletown. The current time is 07:00:16.

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.