How far is Moorestown, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Moorestown, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
74.79 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.79 mi
Kilometers
120.36 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Moorestown
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moorestown
2026-10-15T21:14
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moorestown
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Moorestown
31.9 mi
00h 39m
To Middletown
42.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 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 Moorestown and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    58 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

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

    63 m · 14 sec · Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    778 ft · 21 sec · Chester Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    2789 ft · 58 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North

    1396 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Mount Holly Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    2438 ft · 43 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District

    3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

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

    11 m · 1 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 Moorestown 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
23.6 mi · 32%
East Main Street
9.58 mi · 13%
Franklin Street
9.27 mi · 12%
I 295 North
7.03 mi · 9%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 6%
NJ 33 Business East
3.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 39m from Moorestown
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moorestown 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 Moorestown to Middletown?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Moorestown and 42.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moorestown and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.71 km).

Moorestown

#1 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
Altitude23
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: (-74.942731, 39.96716)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $11.34
Round trip
$22.68
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $11.34 $22.68
Mid-grade $4.88 $12.88 $25.76
Premium $5.18 $13.66 $27.32
Diesel $6.32 $16.68 $33.35

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 Moorestown and Middletown. The current time is 21:14:04.

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.