Origin
Dayton, NJ
Morning in Dayton on Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dayton, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dayton, NJ
Tashaud Bullock
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dayton, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 27.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 35, Tennent Road, Forsgate Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on NJ 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 45m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 697 / Georges Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 697 / Georges Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 697 / Georges Road
Turn left onto CR 697 / Georges Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 520 / Marlboro Road
Turn right onto CR 520 / Marlboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 50 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Tennent Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Forsgate Drive | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Marlboro Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pergola Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
22 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 697
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Georges Road
3
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
11 sec
4
Merge onto US 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 32 East: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left
293 ft
·
14 sec
7
Continue on this road
340 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 32
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
11
Continue on CR 612
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
12
Continue on Texas Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
13
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlboro Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 3
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Tennent Road
15
Continue on NJ 79; CR 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 79; CR 3
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on NJ 79
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on CR 516
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street
18
Continue on CR 516
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Maple Place
19
Take the ramp
197 ft
·
5 sec
20
Merge onto NJ 35
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 35
21
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
22
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
23
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Friday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
25 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
45m 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 Dayton, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 27.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 35, Tennent Road, Forsgate Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Dayton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 697 / Georges Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Dayton, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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