How far is Shrewsbury, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Middletown.
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Start on White Street
69 m · 14 sec · White Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto West Front Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Front Street
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenue
1918 ft · 38 sec · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward Middletown, New Monmouth
108 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Shrewsbury 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
3.04 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shrewsbury and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Middletown?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Fair Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Shrewsbury and 3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shrewsbury and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Fair Haven
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 Fair Haven.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 5.34 mi (8.6 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3295500, -74.0615300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.30 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.09 | $2.17 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
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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