Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Ocean Acres, NJ
Aisling Kerr
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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, Nautilus Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 50.5 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Middletown Lincroft Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.8 miles on Garden State Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Middletown Lincroft Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 50 / Church Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Ocean Acres, NJ is easy. At 1h 6m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (CR 520 / Newman Springs Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Turn left onto CR 520 / Newman Springs Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 554 West: Pemberton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Buccaneer Lane
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Ocean Acres, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Cr 554 West: Pemberton.
Gsp Toll South
Cr 554 West: Pemberton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 41.8 mi | 49m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Nautilus Drive | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Bay Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buccaneer Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Ocean Acres, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 50
Continue on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 520
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 554
Turn left onto (111)
Turn left onto Buccaneer Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Middletown, NJ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ocean Acres, 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
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Ocean Acres on Saturday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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.
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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