How far is Yardville, NJ from Middletown, NJ?

The driving distance from Yardville, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.31 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.38 mi
52.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.38 mi
Kilometers
52.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.31 mi
Kilometers
82.58 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Nov 6, 8:22 AM EST
Return by in Yardville
Fri, Nov 6, 9:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yardville
2026-11-06T07:27
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Nov 6, 8:22 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yardville
9:30 PM EST
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
West Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Yardville
20.7 mi
00h 27m
To Middletown
30.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodside Avenue

    101 m · 20 sec · Woodside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1344 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Yardville-Allentown Road

    716 ft · 13 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    72 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Van Kannel Avenue

    126 m · 9 sec · Van Kannel Avenue

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Robbinsville Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Robbinsville Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike

    2682 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 537 East: Freehold

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Monmouth Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Monmouth Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    9.4 mi · 15 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Swimming River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Middletown Lincroft Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Middletown Lincroft Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Street

    1714 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

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

    11 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yardville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
11.4 mi · 22%
East Main Street
9.38 mi · 18%
Monmouth Road
7.98 mi · 16%
Middletown Lincroft Road
4.41 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.73 mi · 5%
Robbinsville Road
2.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Freehold
00h 27m from Yardville
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Yardville and Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yardville to Middletown?

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

West Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Yardville and 30.6 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Yardville and Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near West Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yardville and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 32.38 mi (52.11 km).

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#1 Yardville

Yardville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1812200, -74.6643200
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: Woodside Avenue (-74.664516, 40.180727)
End: Kings Highway (-74.117093, 40.394098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.88
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $7.44 $14.88
Mid-grade $4.74 $8.57 $17.14
Premium $5.05 $9.13 $18.26
Diesel $6.35 $11.50 $22.99

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Yardville and Middletown. The current time is 07:27:46.

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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.