How far is Northvale, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Northvale, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
63.5 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.2 mi
69.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.5 mi
Kilometers
102.2 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Northvale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northvale
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northvale
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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Northvale
28.8 mi
00h 39m
To Middletown
34.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 Northvale and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Livingston Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Knickerbocker Road

    2639 ft · 48 sec · Knickerbocker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    1303 ft · 22 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  27. 27

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northvale 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24.8 mi · 39%
Garden State Parkway
10.3 mi · 16%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 5%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 5%
Livingston Street
2.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

14.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 39m from Northvale
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northvale 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 Northvale to Middletown?

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Northvale and 34.7 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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 Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northvale and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 43.2 mi (69.53 km).

Northvale

#1 Northvale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,923
Coordinates41.0064900, -73.9490300
Altitude12
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: Livingston Street (-73.949142, 41.006527)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.31
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.15 $18.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.30 $20.60
Premium $4.95 $11.10 $22.19
Diesel $5.98 $13.40 $26.79

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 Northvale and Middletown. The current time is 04:04:07.

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.