How far is Upper Saddle River, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Upper Saddle River, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Saddle River and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saddle River and Middletown.
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Start on Lake Street
13 m · 5 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto West Saddle River Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Saddle River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road
28 m · 3 sec · East Allendale Road
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Turn right onto West Saddle River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
117 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South
734 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2679 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility
751 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive
1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
2509 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
2055 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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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 left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
3026 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
969 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
1023 ft · 21 sec · 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 Upper Saddle River 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.
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.
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 Upper Saddle River and 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 Upper Saddle River to Middletown?
The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 30.1 miles from Upper Saddle River and 31.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Saddle River and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Saddle River and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 45.9 mi (73.87 km).
#1 Upper Saddle River
Town
| Population | 8,155 |
| Coordinates | 41.0584300, -74.0984800 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
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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