Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Lawrenceville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Lawrenceville, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Lawrenceville, NJ covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newman Springs Road, US 1, Dey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Newman Springs Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 40.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newman Springs Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in near CR 520 / Texas Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.1 miles (CR 520 / Texas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (CR 614 / Dey Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 520 / Texas Road
Turn left onto CR 520 / Texas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Turn left onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 614 / Dey Road
Turn right onto CR 614 / Dey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
8
39.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 206 North: Lawrenceville, Princeton
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 69A
Toward US 206 North: Lawrenceville, Princeton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Springs Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| US 1 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Dey Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Forsgate Drive | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Scudders Mill Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 130 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Newman Springs Road
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Lawrenceville, 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
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 130
15
Turn right onto CR 614
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dey Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight right onto CR 614
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Scudders Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto US 1
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 295
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 69A
Toward US 206 North: Lawrenceville, Princeton
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 206
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lawrence Road
23
Continue on US 206
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 206
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Middletown, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrenceville, NJ
The final approach into Lawrenceville, 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
$6.76 one way
$13.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lawrenceville, NJ
Late night in Lawrenceville on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Lawrenceville, NJ covers 40.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newman Springs Road, US 1, Dey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 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 $6.76 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 40.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.1 miles (CR 520 / Texas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (CR 614 / Dey Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Middletown, NJ to Lawrenceville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park.
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