How far is Saddle River, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Saddle River, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
58.53 mi
01h 14m
Flight
44.06 mi
70.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.06 mi
Kilometers
70.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.53 mi
Kilometers
94.19 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, May 1, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Saddle River
Fri, May 1, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saddle River
2026-05-01T17:10
Arrive Middletown
Fri, May 1, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saddle River
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 Saddle River
29.2 mi
00h 37m
To Middletown
29.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allendale Road

    14 m · 2 sec · East Allendale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South

    734 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

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

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    3026 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  26. 26

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

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saddle River 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
20.6 mi · 35%
NJ 17 South
15.1 mi · 26%
Garden State Parkway
10.3 mi · 18%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 10%
West Saddle River Road
1.17 mi · 2%
NJ 3 East
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

14.9 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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 37m from Saddle River
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saddle River and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saddle River to Middletown?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 29.2 miles from Saddle River and 29.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saddle River and 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 7.7 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 9.3 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 4.2 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 9.7 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 Saddle River and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 44.06 mi (70.9 km).

Saddle River

#1 Saddle River

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population3,155
Coordinates41.0317600, -74.1020900
Altitude47
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: East Allendale Road (-74.102053, 41.031823)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.82 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.64 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saddle River and Middletown. The current time is 17:10:47.

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.