Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Union Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Union Beach, NJ covers 6.4 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Middle Road, NJ 35, Poole Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on Middle Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 6.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.2 miles in near CR 50 / New Monmouth Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NJ 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (CR 516 / Laurel Avenue): 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 / New Monmouth Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NJ 35
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 516 / Laurel Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 516 / Middle Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 35 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Poole Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Florence Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Union Beach, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 50
Turn left onto NJ 35
Turn right onto CR 516
Turn left onto CR 516
Turn right onto Poole Avenue
Turn straight onto CR 39
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Friday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Union Beach on Friday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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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