Origin
Lebanon, NJ
Late night in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
3:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, 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
55m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, NJ
Nemika F
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lebanon, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 48.9 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cokesbury Road, I 78 East, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 48.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cokesbury 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 Lebanon, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 55m 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 Lebanon, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cokesbury Road | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| I 287 | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| NJ 35 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cokesbury Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Main Street
164 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Cokesbury Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cokesbury Road
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 78 East
4
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 287: Morristown, Somerville
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 287 South: Somerville
7
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
23 min
8
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward GSP South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
GSP South
10
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
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
14
Keep slight left
164 ft
·
4 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 35: Hazlet
16
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
8 min
17
Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kings Highway
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Lebanon, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Lebanon, 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
$8.11 one way
$16.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
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.
Destination
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
3:26 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
2 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
55m 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 Lebanon, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 48.9 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cokesbury Road, I 78 East, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Lebanon, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.11 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 Lebanon, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 55m 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 Lebanon, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lebanon, 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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