How far is Washington, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Washington, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.57 mi
01h 24m
Flight
54.75 mi
88.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.75 mi
Kilometers
88.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.57 mi
Kilometers
121.62 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Leisure Knoll
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Washington
33.8 mi
00h 42m
To Middletown
41.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Godfrey Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Green Bank Chatsworth Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    1390 ft · 24 sec · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    536 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Savoy Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Savoy Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Pasadena Woodmanse Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pasadena Woodmanse Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pasadena Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Pasadena Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard

    104 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on McMahon Street

    2346 ft · 1 min · McMahon Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt City Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt City Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    975 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2293 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Lakehurst Circle

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge

    1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Holmdel, Middletown

    2533 ft · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Red Hill Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Red Hill Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Van Schoick Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Van Schoick Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Holland Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Holland Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Red Hill Road

    1109 ft · 33 sec · Red Hill Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1539 ft · 44 sec · Kings Highway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.2 mi · 31%
Lakehurst Circle
8.07 mi · 11%
Savoy Boulevard
6.33 mi · 8%
Green Bank Chatsworth Road
4.98 mi · 7%
New Gretna Chatsworth Road
3.74 mi · 5%
Pasadena Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Knoll
00h 42m from Washington
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Middletown?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Leisure Knoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Washington and 41.8 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Knoll

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

45 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

56 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 54.75 mi (88.11 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,459
Coordinates39.6840100, -74.5759900
Altitude18
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: Washington Turnpike (-74.576233, 39.684081)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $10.91
Round trip
$21.82
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.91 $21.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.28 $24.56
Premium $4.95 $13.23 $26.45
Diesel $5.98 $15.97 $31.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Middletown. The current time is 00:49:37.

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.