How far is Roseland, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Roseland, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
43.47 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.88 mi
49.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.88 mi
Kilometers
49.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.47 mi
Kilometers
69.96 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Roseland
Wed, Apr 15, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseland
2026-04-15T13:41
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseland
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Roseland
21.7 mi
00h 28m
To Middletown
21.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    781 ft · 18 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Newark

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6 mi · 8 min · Essex Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  23. 23

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseland 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20.6 mi · 47%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 14%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 14%
Essex Freeway
6.03 mi · 14%
Livingston Avenue
0.9 mi · 2%
Freeway Drive East
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 28m from Roseland
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roseland and Partly Cloudy near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roseland to Middletown?

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Roseland and 21.7 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roseland and Partly Cloudy near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseland and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.7 km).

Roseland

#1 Roseland

Town in New Jersey

Population5,822
Coordinates40.8206600, -74.2937600
Altitude105
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: (-74.293753, 40.82066)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseland and Middletown. The current time is 13:41:26.

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.