The drive from Maurice River, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.4 miles on Garden State Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Maurice River, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Maurice River, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 114.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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7.1 mi into trip|~15m in|NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road
Turn left onto NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road
Navigation decision point
6
33.7 mi into trip|~57m in|US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
5
41.9 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
6
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
111.2 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward Holmdel, Middletown
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 114
Toward Holmdel, Middletown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Maurice River, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
41.9 mi in|~1h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
68.4 mi
1h 19m
Harding Highway
5.9 mi
7m
Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road
4.9 mi
8m
Pomona Road
4.8 mi
8m
Millville Road
4.8 mi
7m
Union Road
4.2 mi
7m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
5m
North Avenue
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 68.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maurice River, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·48 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Miller Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·Miller Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto Memorial Avenue
0.6 mi·2 min·Memorial Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 553
303 ft·11 sec·Main Street
5
Turn left onto CR 649
2.5 mi·4 min·North Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR 649
2.0 mi·3 min·Mauricetown Bypass
7
Continue on CR 670
1.5 mi·2 min·Mauricetown Road
8
Continue on CR 670
0.1 mi·18 sec·Mauricetown-Crossway Road
9
Turn left onto NJ 47; NJ 347
0.3 mi·22 sec·New Stage Road
10
Continue on NJ 47
1.2 mi·1 min·Delsea Drive
11
Turn slight right onto CR 646
4.9 mi·8 min·Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 49
0.5 mi·44 sec·East Main Street
13
Turn right onto CR 671
4.2 mi·7 min·Union Road
14
Turn right onto CR 552
0.7 mi·1 min·Mays Landing Road
15
Continue on CR 552
2.4 mi·3 min·Millville-Mays Landing Road
16
Continue on CR 552
1.5 mi·2 min·Broad Street
17
Continue on CR 552; CR 557 Truck
4.8 mi·7 min·Millville Road
18
Merge onto US 40; CR 557 Truck
1.6 mi·2 min·Harding Highway
19
Turn right onto CR 617
522 ft·12 sec·Absecon Road
20
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi·40 sec·Somers Point Road
21
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi·5 min·Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
23
Merge onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi·15 sec·Black Horse Pike
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
25
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi·5 min·Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on CR 575
4.8 mi·8 min·Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
28
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi·10 min·Garden State Parkway
29
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi·58 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·31 sec
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi·10 min·Garden State Parkway
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 114Toward Holmdel, MiddletownUse the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto CR 52
440 ft·11 sec·Red Hill Road
35
Continue on CR 52
1.0 mi·1 min·Van Schoick Road
36
Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Holland Road
37
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
0.2 mi·33 sec·Red Hill Road
38
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.3 mi·43 sec·Kings Highway
39
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Maurice River, NJ, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maurice River, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maurice River, NJ
This is one driving day of about 114.4 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Maurice River, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 68.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Maurice River, NJ
· 1h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Maurice River, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.4 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Middletown, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 114.4
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$10
near mile 114.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.97 one way
$37.93 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$20.77
$41.54
premium
$4.93
$22.19
$44.37
diesel
$5.61
$25.26
$50.52
Estimated Tolls: $4.11
Garden State Parkway
(68.4 mi)$4.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.3
0
$12.01
$5.49
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Maurice River, NJ
Afternoon
in Maurice River on Friday
Local time
2:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Middletown, NJ
Afternoon
in Middletown on Friday
Local time
2:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
2h 40m 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 Maurice River, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, Port Elizabeth-Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Maurice River, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.97 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 114.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (NJ 47; NJ 347 / New Stage Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Maurice River, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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.
