Middletown, New Jersey to Plainview, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

43.1 miles 69.4 km · straight line
56 miles estimated 90.2 km · driving distance
1h 8min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Middletown, New Jersey from Plainview, New York?

The distance from Middletown, New Jersey to Plainview, New York is 43.1 miles (69.4 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, New York is located NE of Middletown, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56 miles, taking about 1h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Middletown, New Jersey in New Jersey and Plainview, New York in New York.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Middletown, New Jersey and Plainview, New York. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Middletown, New Jersey to Plainview, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 8min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 22min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Middletown, New Jersey & Plainview, New York

Quick Facts

Middletown, New Jersey
40.39°N, 74.12°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
Plainview, New York
40.78°N, 73.47°W
America/New_York
46m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 577.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients