Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Hamilton Square, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Hamilton Square, NJ covers 38.2 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Colts Neck Road, Freehold Bypass, Middletown Lincroft Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Colts Neck Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 38.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 50 / Church Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (NJ 33; CR 539 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 50 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 33; CR 539 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto NJ 33; CR 526 / New Jersey Highway 33
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middletown, NJ to Hamilton Square, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Trenton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colts Neck Road | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| Freehold Bypass | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| US 130 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Mercer Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| NJ 33 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Jersey Highway 33 | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Hamilton Square, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 50
Continue on CR 50
Continue on CR 50
Turn right onto CR 537
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 33
Turn straight onto NJ 33
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 33; CR 539
Continue on NJ 33; CR 539; CR 571
Continue on US 130; NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
Turn right onto NJ 33; CR 526
Turn straight onto (618)
Turn right onto Coleman Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Middletown, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hamilton Square, 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
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Hamilton Square on Thursday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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