Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Browns Mills, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Browns Mills, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Browns Mills, NJ covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m 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 70, Lakehurst Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 51.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.6 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 18 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 19.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
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 89C-B-A
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
7
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 89B-A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89B
Toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Enter roundabout toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix,...
6
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Browns Mills, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 528: Lakehurst, Brick, Lakehurst and Cherry Hill.
Gsp Toll South
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Cr 528: Lakehurst
25.7 mi in
|
~33m
Brick
25.7 mi in
|
~33m
Lakehurst
26 mi in
|
~34m
Cherry Hill
35.8 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| NJ 70 | 19.1 mi | 28m |
| Lakehurst Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Trenton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 19.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Browns Mills, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
4
Turn left onto CR 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Newman Springs Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
6
Merge onto GSP
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 89B-A
Toward NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 89B
Toward NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJ 70
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
12
Continue
260 ft
·
4 sec
Toward NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill
13
Continue on NJ 70
10 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 70
14
Turn right onto CR 530
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Lakehurst Road
15
Turn slight right
288 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Trenton Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto CR 545
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Trenton Road
17
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Middletown, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.9 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Browns Mills, NJ
The final approach into Browns Mills, 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
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Garden State Parkway
(19.6 mi)
$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Browns Mills, NJ
Morning in Browns Mills on Saturday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
1 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 14m 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 Browns Mills, NJ covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 70, Lakehurst Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 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 $8.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Browns Mills, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 528: Lakehurst, Brick, Lakehurst and Cherry Hill.
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.
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