Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
102.2 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Cedar Grove, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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, Middletown Lincroft Road, Shore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.94 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Middletown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 102.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Middletown Lincroft Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.3 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 13 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 92.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Middletown Lincroft Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.4 miles (GSP SB Exit 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~10m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
98.4 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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GSP SB Exit 17
Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 17 toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township
5
98.7 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
98.7 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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CR 625 / Sea Isle Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 625 / Sea Isle Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
99 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
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US 9 / Shore Road
Turn left onto US 9 / Shore Road
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 Cedar Grove, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
5.8 mi in
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~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 92.3 mi | 1h 47m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Shore Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sea Isle Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GSP SB Exit 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 92.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Cedar Grove, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Church Street
3
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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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
92 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 17
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
GSP SB Exit 17
Exit 17
Toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
210 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto CR 625
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Sea Isle Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Shore Road
11
Turn right onto NJ 83
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway
12
Turn slight right onto CR 608
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Kings Highway
13
Arrive at destination
CR 608
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.1 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Grove, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middletown, 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 Middletown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 102.2 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middletown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 92.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Middletown, NJ · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.3 miles.
Arriving in Cedar Grove, NJ
The final approach into Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.94 one way
$33.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.56 | $45.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.54
Garden State Parkway
(92.3 mi)
$5.54
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
$17
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.73 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.31 | $6.54 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Cedar Grove, NJ
Late night in Cedar Grove on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
3 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 5m 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 Cedar Grove, NJ covers 102.2 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Middletown Lincroft Road, Shore 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 51.1 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 $16.94 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 2h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.4 miles (GSP SB Exit 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Middletown, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
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