How far is Neptune City, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Neptune City, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Neptune City and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neptune City and Middletown.
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Start on Hillside Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 35
656 ft · 11 sec · Route 35
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Keep slight right to continue on Morris Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · Morris Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sylvania Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Brighton Avenue
63 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Continue on NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Brighton Avenue
1363 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wayside Road North
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Wayside Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road
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Continue on Tinton Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Tinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Swimming River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
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Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
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Continue on Church Street
1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
11 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Neptune City and Middletown.
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.
NJ 18 North
Merge slight left
5.89 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Neptune City 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 Neptune City to Middletown?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Neptune City and 11.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Neptune City and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tinton Falls.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neptune City and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).
#1 Neptune City
Borough in Mounmouth County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,594 |
| Coordinates | 40.2001100, -74.0279200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Middletown is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3942800, -74.1170900 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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