Middletown, NJ to Haddon, NJ is 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on the New Jersey Turnpike, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. You'll spend most of your time on this major highway, so expect a consistent driving experience. This route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering a direct connection between these two New Jersey locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Middletown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 74.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.2 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. While largely a highway experience, you'll also navigate segments on Newman Springs Road and Texas Road, which may offer a slightly different feel. The profile suggests a predominantly fast-paced drive, with the New Jersey Turnpike serving as the backbone for the majority of the trip. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 47.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Newman Springs Road. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 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.
8
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
71.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
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 Haddon, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi in|~39m
Njtp South: Trenton
23.5 mi in|~39m
Njtp South: Camden
46 mi in|~1h 6m|via NJTP
Wilmington
46 mi in|~1h 6m|via NJTP
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi
54m
Newman Springs Road
8.7 mi
13m
Texas Road
3 mi
4m
Black Horse Pike
2.4 mi
4m
Forsgate Drive
2.4 mi
3m
Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Holland Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 47.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Haddon, 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 TurnpikeUse 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 left at fork onto NJTP
25 mi·29 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 3Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto NJ 168
2.4 mi·4 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn slight right
299 ft·17 sec
23
Turn left onto Kennedy Drive
418 ft·16 sec·Kennedy Drive
24
At end of road, turn right onto Berwick Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·Berwick Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Berwick Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but leaving earlier in the day will help you avoid potential peak traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. With only 74.6 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $12, you won't need extensive planning for fuel stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 47.2 miles on the Turnpike, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination in Haddon, NJ without needing to detour for gas.
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 37.3 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 16 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 56m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haddon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Middletown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 47.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Middletown, NJ
· 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haddon, NJ
The final approach into Haddon, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 23.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.37 one way
$24.74 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.55
$27.09
premium
$4.93
$14.47
$28.94
diesel
$5.61
$16.47
$32.94
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(47.2 mi)$6.61
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.4
0
$7.83
$3.58
Efficient EV
18.7
0
$6.53
$2.98
EV Truck/SUV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Night
in Middletown on Friday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Haddon, NJ
Night
in Haddon on Friday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
37 mi in
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 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 42m 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 Haddon, NJ covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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, Texas 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 37.3 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 $12.37 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 74.6 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 Haddon, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
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.
