Origin
Middletown, NJ
Night in Middletown on Friday
Local time
9:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Spotswood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Spotswood, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Spotswood, NJ covers 18.7 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Bridge-Matawan Road, NJ 35, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Old Bridge-Matawan Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Spotswood, NJ covers 18.7 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Bridge-Matawan Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 50 / New Monmouth Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (CR 516 / New Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Turn left onto CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 516 / New Brunswick Avenue
Turn right onto CR 516 / New Brunswick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Willard Clark Circle
Turn right onto Willard Clark Circle
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 Spotswood, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 516: Keyport and Matawan.
Cr 516: Keyport
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Matawan
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge-Matawan Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| NJ 35 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Lower Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Brunswick Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Snowhill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Spotswood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
3
Turn left onto NJ 35
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 35
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
184 ft
·
4 sec
Toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
5
Turn straight onto Broadway
320 ft
·
15 sec
·
Broadway
6
Continue on CR 516
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
7
Turn slight right onto CR 516
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Maple Place
8
Continue on CR 516
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street
9
Continue on CR 516
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 516
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Brunswick Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 516
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 516
373 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Bridge-Englishtown Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
14
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Route 18
15
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
CR 527
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on CR 527
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Bridge Turnpike
17
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 615
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Snowhill Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Snowhill Street
19
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Eaton Avenue
20
Turn right onto Willard Clark Circle
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Willard Clark Circle
21
Arrive at destination
Willard Clark Circle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Spotswood, NJ
Night in Spotswood on Friday
Local time
9:07 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
34m 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 Spotswood, NJ covers 18.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Bridge-Matawan Road, NJ 35, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.10 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 18.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (CR 516 / New Brunswick Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Middletown, NJ and Spotswood, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 516: Keyport and Matawan.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown 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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