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Trip from Hawthorne, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

49.6 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

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Downtown Hawthorne, NJ, NJ

Hawthorne, NJ

Garrison Gao

Downtown Middletown, NJ, NJ

Middletown, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

The drive from Hawthorne, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

24.8 miles from Hawthorne, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 49.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.1 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 31.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Memorial Drive.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 49.6 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 2.5 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

6
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | Memorial Drive

Turn right onto Memorial Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR 509 / West Broadway

Turn left onto CR 509 / West Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | NJ 19 / Ward Street

Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
43.1 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

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 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
8
43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 35: Hazlet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 35: Hazlet

Towns Along This Route

Between Hawthorne, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Keyport.

Gsp South

5.2 mi in | ~8m

Keyport

43.1 mi in | ~59m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 31.1 mi 41m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
NJ 35 5.3 mi 8m
NJ 19 2 mi 2m
Wagaraw Road 0.6 mi <1m
Lafayette Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 31.1 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Royal Avenue

76 ft · 5 sec · Royal Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 654

419 ft · 18 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 665

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
4

Turn right onto CR 504

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Wagaraw Road
5

Turn slight left onto CR 504

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Goffle Road
6

Continue on CR 504

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Main Street
7

Continue on CR 504

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Holsman Street
8

Continue on CR 509

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard
9

Turn left onto CR 509

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
10

Turn right onto Memorial Drive

409 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 509

0.1 mi · 11 sec · West Broadway
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto CR 509

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Main Street
13

Turn right onto NJ 19

397 ft · 9 sec · Ward Street
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on NJ 19

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Oliver Street
15

Turn slight left onto NJ 19

2.0 mi · 2 min · NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP South Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto GSP

24 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
20

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

6.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NJ 35: Hazlet Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto NJ 35

5.3 mi · 8 min · NJ 35
25

Turn right onto CR 50

0.3 mi · 31 sec · New Monmouth Road
26

At end of road, turn right onto CR 50

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Kings Highway
27

Arrive at destination

CR 50

Trip Plan

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 24.8 miles from Hawthorne, NJ, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 49.6 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.8 miles or 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Hawthorne, NJ

This is one driving day of about 49.6 miles and 1h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawthorne, 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 31.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.8 mi from Hawthorne, NJ · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

25 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 49.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Hawthorne, 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 3.4
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 13.7
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 47.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.21 one way

$16.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $8.98 $17.96
premium $4.92 $9.61 $19.22
diesel $5.64 $11.02 $22.04

Estimated Tolls: $2.24

Garden State Parkway (37.3 mi) $2.24

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

$8

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38
Efficient EV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98
EV Truck/SUV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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

Hawthorne, NJ

Morning in Hawthorne on Monday

Local time

6:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Morning in Middletown on Monday

Local time

6:46 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

4 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 10m 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 Hawthorne, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Hawthorne, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 49.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hawthorne, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Keyport.

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