Origin
Long Hill, NJ
Afternoon in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
2:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 43.3 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountainview Road, Fairmount Avenue, Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 43.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountainview 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 Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 56m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainview Road | — | — |
| Fairmount Avenue | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Springfield Avenue | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Diamond Hill Road | — | — |
| New Providence Road | — | — |
| Park Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mountainview Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Long Hill Lane
367 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
2
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
190 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mountainview Road
3
Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
4
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
7
Continue on Diamond Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
8
Continue on New Providence Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
9
Turn right onto Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
10
Continue on North Martine Avenue
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Martine Avenue
11
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
12
Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oak Ridge Road
13
Continue on Raritan Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raritan Road
14
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Avenue
15
Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
GSP Toll South
16
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
18
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
20
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
21
Keep slight left
164 ft
·
4 sec
22
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 35: Hazlet
23
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
8 min
24
Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kings Highway
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Long Hill, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Long Hill, 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
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
2:57 PM
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
56m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 43.3 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountainview Road, Fairmount Avenue, Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Long Hill, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.18 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 Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ is easy. At 56m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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