Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Friday
Local time
11:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Grassy Sound, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 35m 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, NJ 50, North Wildwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 25 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.6 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 50. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 50.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NJ 50
Turn left onto NJ 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
3
24.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West 19th Avenue
Turn right onto West 19th Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Middletown, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Whitesboro along the way.
Whitesboro
19.3 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| NJ 50 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 19th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Anglesea Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GSP SB Entrance 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Grassy Sound, NJ.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
55 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 50
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 50
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NJ 50
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on GSP SB Entrance 20
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
GSP SB Entrance 20
5
Merge onto GSP
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto NJ 147
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wildwood Boulevard
8
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Spruce Avenue
9
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Anglesea Drive
10
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
11
Turn right onto West 19th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 19th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West 19th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.81
Garden State Parkway
(13.6 mi)
$0.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Grassy Sound, NJ
Morning in Grassy Sound on Friday
Local time
11:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
35m 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 Middletown, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 50, North Wildwood Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Middletown, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Middletown, NJ to Grassy Sound, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Whitesboro along the way.
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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