Origin
Middletown, NJ
Evening in Middletown on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Kendall Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Kendall Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Kendall Park, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 35, US 1, NJ 440 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on NJ 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 35 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on NJ 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
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 NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Sta...
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
7
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 1 South: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
7
26 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Kendall Park, NJ, road signs point toward Perth Amboy and Staten Island.
Perth Amboy
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Staten Island
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| US 1 | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| NJ 440 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Sand Hills Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kendall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holder Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Kendall Park, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
3
Turn left onto NJ 35
14 mi
·
21 min
·
NJ 35
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
420 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440
8
Merge onto NJ 440
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward US 1 South: Trenton
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 1
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 1
16
Continue on US 1
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
17
Take the exit
220 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Major Road, Sand Hill Road
18
Turn right onto Sand Hills Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sand Hills Road
19
Turn left onto Holder Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Holder Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto Kendall Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Kendall Road
21
Arrive at destination
Kendall Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Middletown, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kendall Park, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Kendall Park, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Kendall Park, NJ
Evening in Kendall Park on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Kendall Park, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 35, US 1, NJ 440. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.57 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Kendall Park, NJ, road signs point toward Perth Amboy and Staten Island.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
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