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Trip from Middletown, NJ to Mystic Island, NJ

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

66 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Middletown, NJ

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Downtown Mystic Island, NJ, NJ

Mystic Island, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Middletown, NJ to Mystic Island, NJ covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Middletown Lincroft Road, Radio Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33 miles from Middletown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 66 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Middletown Lincroft Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.8 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Middletown Lincroft Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (CR 539): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
6.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton

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 58 Toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton
6
57.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | CR 539

Turn left onto CR 539

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | CR 601 / Great Bay Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 601 / Great Bay Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | CR 601 / Radio Road

Turn right onto CR 601 / Radio Road

Navigation decision point

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 Mystic Island, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 539: Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton.

Gsp Toll South

5.8 mi in | ~10m

Cr 539: Little Egg Harbor

56.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Tuckerton

56.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 50.8 mi 59m
Middletown Lincroft Road 4.4 mi 7m
Radio Road 4.3 mi 9m
CR 539 3.6 mi 5m
Newman Springs Road 1.1 mi 1m
Great Bay Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Church Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 50.8 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Mystic Island, NJ.

1

Start on CR 50

35 ft · 7 sec · Kings Highway
2

Turn left onto CR 50

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Church Street
3

Continue on CR 50

4.4 mi · 7 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
4

Turn left onto CR 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · Newman Springs Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
6

Merge onto GSP

51 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 58 Toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn left onto CR 539

3.6 mi · 5 min · CR 539
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto US 9

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Main Street
10

Turn left onto CR 601

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Great Bay Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto CR 601

4.3 mi · 9 min · Radio Road
12

Turn left onto Louisiana Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Louisiana Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Louisiana Drive

Trip Plan

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 33 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 66 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 42m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mystic Island, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middletown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 50.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33 mi from Middletown, NJ · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

33 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mystic Island, NJ

The final approach into Mystic Island, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mystic Island, NJ.

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

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.94 one way

$21.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.98 $23.97
premium $4.93 $12.80 $25.60
diesel $5.61 $14.57 $29.14

Estimated Tolls: $3.05

Garden State Parkway (50.8 mi) $3.05

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

$11

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Middletown, NJ

Night in Middletown on Tuesday

Local time

10:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mystic Island, NJ

Night in Mystic Island on Tuesday

Local time

10:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

1h 28m 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 Mystic Island, NJ covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Middletown Lincroft Road, Radio 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 33 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 $10.94 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 1h 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (CR 539): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Mystic Island, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 539: Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton.

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