Origin
Browns Mills, NJ
Morning in Browns Mills on Saturday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Browns Mills, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Browns Mills, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Browns Mills, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monmouth Road, East Main Street, Middletown Lincroft Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Monmouth Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 44.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monmouth Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 545 / Trenton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 545 / Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 667 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (CR 667 / East Lakeshore Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 545 / Trenton Road
Turn right onto CR 545 / Trenton Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 667 / Broadway Street
Turn right onto CR 667 / Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 667 / East Lakeshore Drive
Turn left onto CR 667 / East Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CR 537 / East Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537 / East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
CR 50 / Swimming River Road
Turn left onto CR 50 / Swimming River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Road | 15.6 mi | 25m |
| East Main Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Browns Mills Cookstown Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Evergreen Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cookstown-New Egypt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Monmouth Road
— 15.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browns Mills, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 545
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Trenton Road
3
Turn right onto CR 667
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 667
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
5
Turn right onto CR 667
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bayberry Street
6
Turn left onto CR 667
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Lakeshore Drive
7
Continue on CR 667
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Browns Mills Cookstown Road
8
Continue on CR 616
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on CR 616
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cookstown-New Egypt Road
10
Continue on CR 616
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
11
Continue on CR 528
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto CR 8
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Evergreen Road
13
Turn right onto CR 537
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Monmouth Road
14
Continue on CR 537
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Swimming River Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
18
Continue on CR 50
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kings Highway
20
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Browns Mills, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Browns Mills, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
22 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Browns Mills, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 44.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monmouth Road, East Main Street, Middletown Lincroft Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Browns Mills, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 545 / Trenton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 667 / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (CR 667 / East Lakeshore Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Browns Mills, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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