Origin
Kendall Park, NJ
Morning in Kendall Park on Friday
Local time
11:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendall Park, 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
50m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendall Park, NJ
JINISH RAJAGOPAL
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Garden State Parkway, NJ 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 1 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 1.
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.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near US 1.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island...
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
27.7 mi into trip
|
~41m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kendall Park, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Raritan Center and Perth Amboy - among others.
Newark|Newark
7.3 mi in
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~12m
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via US 1
Camden
7.3 mi in
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~12m
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via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
7.3 mi in
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~12m
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via US 1
New Brunswick
7.3 mi in
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~12m
|
via US 1
Raritan Center
14.7 mi in
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~23m
Perth Amboy
14.7 mi in
|
~23m
Gsp South
17.6 mi in
|
~28m
Keyport
27.1 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Garden State Parkway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| NJ 35 | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Lincoln Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Finnegans Lane | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Kendall Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 11.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendall Park, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Kendall Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Road
2
Turn right onto Stanworth Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Stanworth Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 27
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Turn right onto CR 682
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Finnegans Lane
5
Turn left onto US 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
10
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
11
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 1
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 287
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 287
16
Continue on NJ 440
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Kendall Park, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Kendall Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Middletown, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Garden State Parkway
(9.1 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Friday
Local time
11:39 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
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
50m 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 Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Garden State Parkway, 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 16.8 miles from Kendall Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.57 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 20 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kendall Park, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Raritan Center and Perth Amboy - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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