Origin
Colonia, NJ
Evening in Colonia on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colonia, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colonia, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colonia, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 19.5 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 35, US 9, New Monmouth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on NJ 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19.5 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 35 and US 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on NJ 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and US 9. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Hill 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 19.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (South Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Hill Road
Turn left onto South Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Washington Avenue
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Trenton, Shore Points
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Trenton, Shore P...
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
|
US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9 toward Shore Points
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Shore Points
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CR 50 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colonia, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Shore Points along the way.
Shore Points
1.1 mi in
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~3m
|
via US 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| US 9 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Georges Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonia, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on South Cliff Road
187 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Cliff Road
2
Turn left onto South Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Hill Road
3
Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
4
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Saint Georges Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Trenton, Shore Points
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1; US 9
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 9
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 9
Toward Shore Points
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 35
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 35
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
12
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
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
17 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colonia, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 19.5 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 35, US 9, New Monmouth Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Colonia, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 19.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (South Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Colonia, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Shore Points along the way.
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