Origin
Middletown, NJ
Afternoon in Middletown on Friday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Marlboro, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Marlboro, NJ
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Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Marlboro, NJ is 10.8 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Newman Springs Road and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and local road nature, it's a drive best suited for those looking for a quick, uncomplicated transit between nearby towns. You won't be spending much time on major highways, so expect a more neighborhood-focused experience for the entire 10.8 miles. Consider this trip for a simple errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a highway. With 0% highway share, expect to be on local roads for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is about 4 miles on Newman Springs Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. As you transition from Newman Springs Road to Main Street and then Holland Road, the road's personality remains consistently local, weaving through communities without significant changes in pace or environment. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Red Hill Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Red Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Holland Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (CR 520 / Newman Springs Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Red Hill Road
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Holland Road
Turn right onto Holland Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 520 / Newman Springs Road
Turn right onto CR 520 / Newman Springs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NJ 79 / Main Street
Turn left onto NJ 79 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Hudson Street
Turn right onto Hudson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Springs Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Holland Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Holmdel Middletown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Middletown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Van Schoick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Red Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Newman Springs Road
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Marlboro, 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
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Newman Springs Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto NJ 79
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Vanderburg Road
395 ft
·
9 sec
·
Vanderburg Road
11
Turn right onto Hudson Street
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hudson Street
12
Arrive at destination
Hudson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.79 one way
$3.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Marlboro, NJ
Afternoon in Marlboro on Friday
Local time
4:34 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
20m 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 Marlboro, NJ covers 10.8 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newman Springs Road, Main Street, Holland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.79 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 straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Red Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Holland Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (CR 520 / Newman Springs Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Middletown, NJ to Marlboro, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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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