How far is Paulsboro, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Paulsboro, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paulsboro and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paulsboro and Middletown.
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Start on North Delaware Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Delaware Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 295 North, US 130 North: Trenton
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1245 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street
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Turn left 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 Paulsboro and Middletown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
18.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Paulsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paulsboro to Middletown?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Paulsboro and 54 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Paulsboro and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paulsboro and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 71 mi (114.27 km).
#1 Paulsboro
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,866 |
| Coordinates | 39.8303900, -75.2404600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.45 | $30.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.09 | $40.19 |
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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