How far is Union, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Union, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Middletown.
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Start on Harding Avenue
74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
1087 ft · 42 sec · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Stuyvesant Avenue
3120 ft · 2 min · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Street
708 ft · 28 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Ocean City
577 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Vernon Road
600 ft · 26 sec · Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2813 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Old Tuckahoe Road
1054 ft · 26 sec · Old Tuckahoe Road
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Continue on Tuckahoe Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Tuckahoe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1807 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
99.6 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union 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 Union to Middletown?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Union and 61.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
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 South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 101.78 mi (163.8 km).
#1 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 65,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2712300, -74.7435000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $4.09 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.91 | $39.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
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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