How far is Morristown, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
46.98 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.75 mi
54.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.75 mi
Kilometers
54.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.98 mi
Kilometers
75.61 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-23T00:27
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
Clark
NJ

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Morristown
23.1 mi
00h 27m
To Middletown
23.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Morristown and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Park Place

    28 m · 2 sec · West Park Place

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on West Park Place

    35 m · 4 sec · West Park Place

  3. 3

    Continue on South Park Place

    122 m · 9 sec · South Park Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Morris Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Morris Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Morris Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    2605 ft · 54 sec · Morris Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Morris Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia Turnpike

    1507 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    2415 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

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

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  26. 26

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17.9 mi · 38%
NJ 24 East
8.1 mi · 17%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 13%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 13%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.37 mi · 7%
Columbia Road
0.98 mi · 2%
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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 27m from Morristown
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown 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 Morristown to Middletown?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Morristown and 23.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clark

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 Clark and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.2 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 13.7 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 Clark.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

12 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 33.75 mi (54.31 km).

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#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population18,594
Coordinates40.7967700, -74.4815400
Altitude110
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: West Park Place (-74.481607, 40.796703)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.57
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.78 $13.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.63 $15.27
Premium $4.95 $8.22 $16.45
Diesel $5.98 $9.93 $19.85

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 Morristown and Middletown. The current time is 00:27:11.

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.