How far is Trenton, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Trenton, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
74.22 mi
01h 44m
Flight
65.35 mi
105.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.35 mi
Kilometers
105.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Trenton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-04-17T23:58
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Hammonton
NJ

Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey

From Trenton
37.2 mi
00h 52m
To Middletown
37.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chambers Street

    2 m · 6 sec · Chambers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Arena Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Whitehorse Avenue

    2247 ft · 56 sec · Whitehorse Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Horse Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bordentown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Bordentown Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bordentown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    148 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

    153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blue Anchor Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harding Highway

    745 ft · 19 sec · Harding Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    572 ft · 10 sec · Cumberland Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Tuckahoe Road

    18.8 mi · 29 min · Tuckahoe Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton 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
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuckahoe Road
19.7 mi · 26%
US 206 South
17.7 mi · 24%
Bordentown Road
16.7 mi · 22%
12th Street
6.52 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.5 mi · 6%
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tuckahoe Road

Turn slight left onto Tuckahoe Road

18.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hammonton
00h 52m from Trenton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trenton and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Trenton to Middletown?

The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Hammonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Trenton and 37.1 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Trenton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Hammonton

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

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

OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

17 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

18 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

28 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 65.35 mi (105.17 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population65,190
Coordinates39.2712300, -74.7435000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Trenton (-74.74294, 40.21705)
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Middletown. The current time is 23:58:04.

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.