Trip from Brigantine, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

89.9 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Brigantine, NJ

James Kampeis

Middletown, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

Spanning 89.9 miles through the Northeast, this trip from Brigantine to Middletown is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating out of Brigantine via Brigantine Boulevard and Absecon Boulevard transitions you quickly onto the Garden State Parkway. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of pace, this drive offers a reliable link between the two coastal New Jersey communities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Brigantine, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 81% of your travel time will be spent on major arteries. The heart of the journey is a long, 72.5-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, which keeps the drive moving efficiently once you clear the initial local roads. This is not a winding back-road adventure, but rather a consistent, high-speed transit route that minimizes stop-and-go traffic. You will find that the road maintains a steady rhythm, allowing you to settle in comfortably behind the wheel for the majority of the nearly two-hour trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive designed for speed and directness.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Absecon Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 638 / West Brigantine Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 89.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 638 / West Brigantine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 638 / Brigantine Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (Huron Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 638 / West Brigantine Avenue

Turn right onto CR 638 / West Brigantine Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR 638 / Brigantine Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto CR 638 / Brigantine Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | Huron Avenue

Turn right onto Huron Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

26.8 mi into trip | ~39m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

86.7 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward Holmdel, Middletown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 114 Toward Holmdel, Middletown

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Brigantine, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North along the way.

Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

13.4 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	72.5 mi	1h 24m
Absecon Boulevard	7 mi	10m
Brigantine Boulevard	2.6 mi	4m
West Brigantine Avenue	1.4 mi	3m
East White Horse Pike	1.2 mi	1m
Holland Road	1.1 mi	2m
Van Schoick Road	1 mi	1m
Huron Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 72.5 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brigantine, NJ and Middletown, NJ.

Start on this road

348 ft · 12 sec · this road

Continue on South Roosevelt Boulevard

0.1 mi · 28 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 638

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Brigantine Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on CR 638

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 638

91 ft · 3 sec · Brigantine Boulevard

Continue on CR 638

2.5 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 187

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Brigantine Boulevard

Turn right onto Huron Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Huron Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 87

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Huron Avenue

Turn right onto US 30

7.0 mi · 10 min · Absecon Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 30

1.2 mi · 1 min · East White Horse Pike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway North

Merge onto GSP

13 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

50 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 9 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto GSP

9.1 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 114 Toward Holmdel, Middletown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CR 52

440 ft · 11 sec · Red Hill Road

Continue on CR 52

1.0 mi · 1 min · Van Schoick Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Holland Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Holland Road

Turn left onto Red Hill Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Red Hill Road

Turn right onto Kings Highway

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Kings Highway

Arrive at destination

CR 50

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak commuting hours on the Garden State Parkway will ensure a smoother ride. You likely will not need scheduled stops for a journey under two hours, but keep in mind that the entire route is non-stop once you hit the main highway. If you are prone to fatigue, take a quick break before merging onto the parkway to ensure you are ready for the 72.5-mile uninterrupted stretch. Keep a payment method ready for tolls, as this route relies heavily on the state's main toll road system. Enjoy the ease of a drive that gets you from the coast to Middletown in under two hours.

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 44.9 miles from Brigantine, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brigantine, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brigantine, NJ

This is one driving day of about 89.9 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brigantine, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 72.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.9 mi from Brigantine, NJ · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Brigantine, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.5 miles.

Arriving in Middletown, NJ

The final approach into Middletown, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Middletown, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.88 one way

$29.75 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.28	$32.56
premium	$4.92	$17.42	$34.84
diesel	$5.64	$19.97	$39.95

Estimated Tolls: $4.35

Garden State Parkway (72.5 mi) $4.35

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27	$9.44	$4.32
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.87	$3.60
EV Truck/SUV	36	$12.59	$5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brigantine, NJ

Late night in Brigantine on Monday

Local time

12:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Late night in Middletown on Monday

Local time

12:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 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

1h 56m 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 Brigantine, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 89.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Absecon Boulevard, Brigantine Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.9 miles from Brigantine, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.88 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.

On the drive from Brigantine, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North: Garden State Parkway North along the way.

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Trip from Brigantine, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Middletown, NJ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brigantine, NJ

Middletown, NJ

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 56m on the road

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