How far is Netcong, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Netcong, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
58.45 mi
01h 14m
Flight
46.6 mi
74.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.6 mi
Kilometers
74.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.45 mi
Kilometers
94.06 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Netcong
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Netcong
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Netcong
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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Netcong
29.3 mi
00h 37m
To Middletown
29.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    572 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    876 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  20. 20

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Netcong 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
24.1 mi · 41%
Main Street
17.8 mi · 31%
Garden State Parkway
9.06 mi · 15%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 10%
GSP South
0.42 mi · 1%
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Keep slight left

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 37m from Netcong
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Netcong 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 Netcong to Middletown?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Netcong and 29.1 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Netcong and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Netcong and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 46.6 mi (74.99 km).

Netcong

#1 Netcong

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population3,122
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.7065500
Altitude264
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 Street (-74.706662, 40.898986)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.42
Round trip
$16.83
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.42 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.95
Premium $4.95 $10.21 $20.41
Diesel $5.98 $12.32 $24.64

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 Netcong and Middletown. The current time is 21:08:13.

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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.