How far is Montville, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Montville, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
54.74 mi
01h 02m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Montville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-10-15T20:30
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montville
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 Montville
26.8 mi
00h 31m
To Middletown
27.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    2790 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South

    850 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  21. 21

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montville 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
22 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17.9 mi · 33%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 18%
I 287 South
6.85 mi · 13%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 11%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranford
00h 31m from Montville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montville 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 Montville to Middletown?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 26.8 miles from Montville and 27.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montville and Mostly Sunny 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 13.4 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 3.9 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 10.1 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 Montville and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.1 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

Population20,970
Coordinates40.9148200, -74.3837600
Altitude95
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: Main Road (-74.383764, 40.915041)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.58
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $8.29 $16.58
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.42 $18.83
Premium $5.18 $9.99 $19.98
Diesel $6.32 $12.19 $24.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Montville and Middletown. The current time is 20:30:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.