How far is Port Reading, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Port Reading, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Reading and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading and Middletown.
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Start on Langford Avenue
17 m · 8 sec · Langford Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
865 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Port Reading Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rahway Avenue
2355 ft · 49 sec · Rahway Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
999 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
1023 ft · 21 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 Port Reading 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.
Main Street
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9.76 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Port Reading and Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Reading to Middletown?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Port Reading and 10.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Reading and Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor
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 Laurence Harbor.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Reading and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.56 km).
#1 Port Reading
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,728 |
| Coordinates | 40.5653800, -74.2604200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 17m |
| 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 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
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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