Origin
Kingwood, NJ
Late night in Kingwood on Saturday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingwood, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingwood Own Road, Kingwood Road, Frenchtown-Flemington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m 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 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 60.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kingwood Own 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 Kingwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood Own Road | — | — |
| Kingwood Road | — | — |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | — | — |
| Parker Avenue | — | — |
| Packer Avenue | — | — |
| US 202 | — | — |
| US 22 East | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kingwood Own Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingwood, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Kingwood-Locktown Road
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kingwood-Locktown Road
2
Turn right onto Kingwood Own Road
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
Kingwood Own Road
3
Continue on Kingwood Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Kingwood Road
4
Turn right onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
7
Continue on Parker Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Parker Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Packer Avenue
305 ft
·
6 sec
·
Packer Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto Packer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Packer Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
384 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 202
11
Exit the rotary
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge slight right onto US 202
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 202
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 22 East: New York, Somerville
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 22 East: New York
15
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 287 South: Perth Amboy
17
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
16 min
18
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
GSP South
20
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
23
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
24
Keep slight left
164 ft
·
4 sec
25
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 35: Hazlet
26
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
8 min
27
Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kings Highway
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Kingwood, NJ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Kingwood, 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
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
5:24 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
22 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 18m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kingwood Own Road, Kingwood Road, Frenchtown-Flemington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Kingwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.08 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 Kingwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Kingwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kingwood, 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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