How far is Princeton Meadows, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
39.88 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.91 mi
38.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.91 mi
Kilometers
38.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.88 mi
Kilometers
64.18 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton Meadows
2026-04-17T06:52
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeton Meadows
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
Brownville
NJ

City in New York, United States of America

From Princeton Meadows
15.5 mi
00h 26m
To Middletown
24.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive

    83 m · 12 sec · Hunters Glen Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Tamarron Drive

    1494 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plainsboro Road

    1576 ft · 48 sec · Plainsboro Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dey Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg

    785 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Forsgate Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Forsgate Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 10 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Texas Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Texas Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Marlboro Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tennent Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tennent Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Maple Place

    1044 ft · 20 sec · Maple Place

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  24. 24

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton Meadows and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Place
6 mi · 15%
Tennent Road
4.78 mi · 12%
Forsgate Drive
3.44 mi · 9%
Texas Road
2.98 mi · 7%
Dey Road
2.8 mi · 7%
Marlboro Road
1.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maple Place

Merge slight left

5.77 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 26m from Princeton Meadows
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton Meadows 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 Princeton Meadows to Middletown?

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Princeton Meadows and 24.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brownville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton Meadows and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 23.91 mi (38.48 km).

Princeton Meadows

#1 Princeton Meadows

Town

Population13,834
Coordinates40.3317700, -74.5637700
Altitude25
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: (-74.564131, 40.331319)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.48 $12.97
Premium $4.95 $6.99 $13.97
Diesel $5.98 $8.43 $16.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Princeton Meadows and Middletown. The current time is 06:52:31.

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.