Origin
Kendall Park, NJ
Morning in Kendall Park on Friday
Local time
9:51 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
49m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendall Park, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 33.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stanworth Road, Lincoln Highway, Finnegans Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stanworth Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stanworth Road | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Finnegans Lane | — | — |
| Newark|Newark | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 35 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Stanworth Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
·
49 sec
·
Stanworth Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Turn right onto Finnegans Lane
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Finnegans Lane
5
Turn left
3.5 mi
·
5 min
6
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
505 ft
·
8 sec
·
Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
8
Keep slight left
367 ft
·
6 sec
9
Keep slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
13
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 287 South, NJ 440 South: Staten Island, Raritan Center, Perth Amboy
15
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
16
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
GSP South
18
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
22
Keep slight left
164 ft
·
4 sec
23
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 35: Hazlet
24
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
8 min
25
Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kings Highway
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Kendall Park, NJ · 24m 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 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
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
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
9:51 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
49m 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 33.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stanworth Road, Lincoln Highway, Finnegans Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 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 $5.55 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.
The drive from Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kendall Park, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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