How far is West Milford, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from West Milford, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
75.29 mi
01h 28m
Flight
52.57 mi
84.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.61 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.29 mi
Kilometers
121.16 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in West Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 9:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Milford
2026-10-15T18:29
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Milford
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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From West Milford
35.8 mi
00h 44m
To Middletown
39.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Milford Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
64°F
This Afternoon
Using Ringwood as the closest live forecast in the Passaic County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Milford and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Valley Road

    2426 ft · 43 sec · Union Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Union Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1218 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    774 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

    3026 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet

    969 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto New Monmouth Road

    1507 ft · 32 sec · New Monmouth Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway

    1023 ft · 21 sec · Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milford 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
29.1 mi · 39%
Union Valley Road
13.7 mi · 18%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
NJ 35
6.07 mi · 8%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 5%
New Monmouth Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 44m from West Milford
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Milford 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 West Milford to Middletown?

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from West Milford and 39.5 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.42 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Milford and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 52.57 mi (84.61 km).

West Milford

#1 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
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: (-74.367536, 41.131174)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
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
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $11.42
Round trip
$22.85
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $11.42 $22.85
Mid-grade $4.88 $12.98 $25.96
Premium $5.18 $13.77 $27.53
Diesel $6.32 $16.80 $33.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Milford and Middletown. The current time is 18:29:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.