Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
80.5 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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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Sicklerville, NJ
James Kampeis
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Sicklerville, NJ covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 73, Newman Springs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.35 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.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Middletown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 80.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 23.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 73 South: Marlton, Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Sicklerville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden and Atlantic City.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp South: Trenton
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Camden
Atlantic City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.8 mi | 44m |
| NJ 73 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Newman Springs Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Williamstown Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Taunton Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Sicklerville, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
Turn right onto Holland Road
Turn left onto CR 52
Continue on CR 52
Continue on Middletown Road
Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road
Turn right onto CR 520
Turn left onto CR 520
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
Continue on CR 612
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
Turn left onto CR 612
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 73
Continue on NJ 73
Continue on NJ 73
Continue on NJ 73
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 536 Spur
Continue on CR 536 Spur
Arrive at destination
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.
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 18 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 59m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sicklerville, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Middletown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 80.5 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Middletown, NJ · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sicklerville, 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
$13.35 one way
$26.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
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
$13
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Evening in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Sicklerville on Thursday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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