How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
99.84 mi
02h 15m
Flight
85.36 mi
137.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.36 mi
Kilometers
137.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.68 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Sat, Apr 18, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-04-17T23:58
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
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
Leisuretowne
NJ

Census designated place

From New Brunswick
50 mi
01h 07m
To Middletown
49.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Delavan Street

    21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Street

    848 ft · 19 sec · New Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Street

    901 ft · 47 sec · New Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    835 ft · 16 sec · Burnet Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South

    724 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    889 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 18

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2094 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    69 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    29 mi · 33 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    148 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

    153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 12th Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blue Anchor Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Harding Highway

    745 ft · 19 sec · Harding Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    572 ft · 10 sec · Cumberland Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Tuckahoe Road

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Tuckahoe Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
30.1 mi · 30%
New Jersey Turnpike
29 mi · 29%
Tuckahoe Road
19.7 mi · 20%
12th Street
6.52 mi · 7%
Main Street
4.5 mi · 5%
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

29 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisuretowne
01h 07m from New Brunswick
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 New Brunswick to Middletown?

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Leisuretowne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from New Brunswick and 49.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Leisuretowne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisuretowne, 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 Leisuretowne.

OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

26 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

29 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

29 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 85.36 mi (137.37 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population65,190
Coordinates39.2712300, -74.7435000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.77
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.38 $28.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.19 $32.38
Premium $4.95 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.98 $21.05 $42.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Middletown. The current time is 23:58:00.

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.