Origin
Middletown, NJ
Evening in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
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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Delanco, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Njtp South: Trenton
Philadelphia
Burlington
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Delanco, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
Turn right onto Holland Road
Turn left onto CR 52
Continue on CR 52
Continue on Middletown Road
Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road
Turn right onto CR 520
Turn left onto CR 520
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
Continue on CR 612
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
Turn left onto CR 612
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 130
Continue on US 130
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543
Continue on US 130; CR 543
Turn slight right onto CR 543
Continue on CR 543
Continue on CR 543
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Middletown, NJ · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.83 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Delanco on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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