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Trip from Middletown, NJ to Delanco, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

59.8 mi

96 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Middletown, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Delanco, NJ, NJ

Delanco, NJ

Dajana Blakcori

Trip Overview

This 59.8-mile drive from Middletown, NJ, to Delanco, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, making it perfect for a quick getaway or a convenient commute. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike, Newman Springs Road, and Burlington Pike, with a significant portion on the highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this journey through the Northeast region of New Jersey is both budget-friendly and efficient. You'll find this drive offers a practical and uncomplicated way to travel between these two New Jersey locales.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The character of this drive is best described as a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the New Jersey Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 21.9 miles, which offers a faster-paced driving experience. As you transition to roads like Newman Springs Road and Burlington Pike, expect a change in pace and surroundings. This blend of highway and local road travel means the driving feel will evolve throughout your trip, offering a varied perspective as you make your way to Delanco.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 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 23.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 23.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
23.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
23.5 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
6
23.6 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
46 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
49.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington

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 Delanco, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Philadelphia and Burlington.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

23.1 mi in | ~39m

Njtp South: Trenton

23.5 mi in | ~39m

Philadelphia

46 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 95

Burlington

49.4 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 21.9 mi 25m
Newman Springs Road 8.7 mi 13m
Burlington Pike 4.5 mi 7m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
Texas Road 3 mi 4m
Forsgate Drive 2.4 mi 3m
Matchaponix Avenue 1.9 mi 2m
Warren Street East 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 21.9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Delanco, NJ.

1

Start on CR 50

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Kings Highway
2

Turn left onto Red Hill Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Red Hill Road
3

Turn right onto Holland Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Holland Road
4

Turn left onto CR 52

1.0 mi · 1 min · Van Schoick Road
5

Continue on CR 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · Red Hill Road
6

Continue on Middletown Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Middletown Road
7

Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Holmdel Middletown Road
8

Turn right onto CR 520

8.7 mi · 13 min · Newman Springs Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto CR 520

3.0 mi · 4 min · Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue

1.9 mi · 2 min · Matchaponix Avenue
11

Continue on CR 612

1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612

313 ft · 12 sec · Buckelew Avenue
13

Turn left onto CR 612

2.4 mi · 3 min · Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

22 mi · 25 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 130 South: Burlington
21

Merge onto US 130

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road
22

Continue on US 130

4.4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike
23

Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Burlington Pike
24

Continue on US 130; CR 543

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
25

Turn slight right onto CR 543

1.3 mi · 1 min · Beverly Road
26

Continue on CR 543

1.9 mi · 2 min · Warren Street East
27

Continue on CR 543

1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue
28

Turn left

30 ft · 2 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Middletown, NJ · 47m into the drive

township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manalapan, NJ

30 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

Old Bridge, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Delanco, NJ

The final approach into Delanco, 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

$9.91 one way

$19.83 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.86 $21.72
premium $4.93 $11.60 $23.19
diesel $5.61 $13.20 $26.41

Estimated Tolls: $3.07

New Jersey Turnpike (21.9 mi) $3.07

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$3

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.28 $2.87
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.23 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Middletown, NJ

Evening in Middletown on Thursday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Delanco, NJ

Evening in Delanco on Thursday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Manalapan, NJ

30 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 27m 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 Delanco, NJ covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Newman Springs Road, Burlington Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 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 $9.91 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 59.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 23.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Delanco, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Philadelphia and Burlington.

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