Origin
Hamilton Square, NJ
Morning in Hamilton Square on Friday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton Square, 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
1h 1m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton Square, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 130, NJ 35, Tennent Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on US 130. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 130 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33.
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 38.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Turn left onto NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 130; NJ 33
Turn left onto US 130; NJ 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive
Turn right onto NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 520 / Marlboro Road
Turn right onto CR 520 / Marlboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
CR 50 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 130 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| NJ 35 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Tennent Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Marlboro Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 130
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Square, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Coleman Road
146 ft
·
10 sec
·
Coleman Road
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Way
3
Turn left onto NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Highway 33
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 130; NJ 33
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right onto CR 535
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South River Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 535
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Cranbury-South River Road
7
Turn right onto NJ 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
10
Continue on CR 612
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
11
Continue on Texas Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
12
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlboro Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 3
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Tennent Road
14
Continue on NJ 79; CR 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 79; CR 3
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on NJ 79
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on CR 516
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street
17
Continue on CR 516
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Maple Place
18
Take the ramp
197 ft
·
5 sec
19
Merge onto NJ 35
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 35
20
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
22
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Hamilton Square, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Hamilton Square, 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
$6.38 one way
$12.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
9:35 AM
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
1h 1m 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 Hamilton Square, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 38.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 130, NJ 35, Tennent Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.38 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 38.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (NJ 32 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hamilton Square, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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