Origin
Allens Corner, NJ
Evening in Allens Corner on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allens Corner, NJ to Kingwood, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allens Corner, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Kingwood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allens Corner, NJ to Kingwood, NJ covers 11.1 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Frenchtown-Flemington Road, Kingwood Road, Croton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Frenchtown-Flemington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.6 miles from Allens Corner, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Frenchtown-Flemington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
645 ft
448 ft
Total Climb
91 ft
Total Descent
263 ft
Highest Point
645 ft
Elevation Range
198 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 579 / Croton Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 579 / Croton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NJ 12 / Frenchtown-Flemington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (CR 519 / Kingwood Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 579 / Croton Road
Turn left onto CR 579 / Croton Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NJ 12 / Frenchtown-Flemington Road
Turn right onto NJ 12 / Frenchtown-Flemington Road
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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CR 519 / Kingwood Road
Turn left onto CR 519 / Kingwood Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Kingwood-Locktown Road
Turn left onto Kingwood-Locktown Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Kingwood Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Croton Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Kingwood Own Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kingwood-Locktown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Allens Corner Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allens Corner, NJ and Kingwood, NJ.
1
Start on Allens Corner Road
53 ft
·
8 sec
·
Allens Corner Road
2
Turn left onto CR 579
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Croton Road
3
Turn right onto NJ 12
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
4
Turn left onto CR 519
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Kingwood Road
5
Continue on CR 519
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Kingwood Own Road
6
Turn left onto Kingwood-Locktown Road
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
7
Arrive at destination
Kingwood-Locktown Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.6 miles from Allens Corner, NJ, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingwood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Allens Corner, NJ.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allens Corner, NJ
This is one driving day of about 11.1 miles and 22m.
At 11.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Frenchtown-Flemington Road for about 4.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Allens Corner, NJ · 10m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Allens Corner, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kingwood, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kingwood, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kingwood, NJ
Evening in Kingwood on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Allens Corner, NJ to Kingwood, NJ covers 11.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frenchtown-Flemington Road, Kingwood Road, Croton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Allens Corner, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 579 / Croton Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NJ 12 / Frenchtown-Flemington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (CR 519 / Kingwood Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Allens Corner, NJ to Kingwood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 448 ft to 645 ft elevation with about 91 ft of total climbing.
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