Origin
Middletown, NJ
Evening in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Yardville, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Yardville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
This 40.9-mile drive from Middletown, NJ, to Yardville, NJ, is a straightforward 1-hour journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate Colts Neck Road and Central Jersey Expressway, with a portion on Monmouth Road. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, no overnight stay is necessary. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7. This route offers a practical local drive within the Northeast region, specifically staying within New Jersey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the 40.9 miles between Middletown and Yardville. With only 28% of the route on highways, much of your time will be spent on local roads like Colts Neck Road, Central Jersey Expressway, and Monmouth Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on Colts Neck Road. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention to navigation and speed changes as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Colts Neck Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near CR 50 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 50 / Church Street
Turn left onto CR 50 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
3
26.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 195 West
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge onto I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward US 130 South: Bordentown
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
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US 130 / Robbinsville Road
Merge onto US 130 / Robbinsville Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colts Neck Road | 12.1 mi | 19m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Monmouth Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Robbinsville Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Woodside Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Colts Neck Road
— 12.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Yardville, 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
Continue on CR 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Swimming River Road
5
Turn right onto CR 537
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Colts Neck Road
6
Continue on CR 537
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Monmouth Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 195 West
8
Merge onto I 195
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 5A
Toward US 130 South: Bordentown
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 130
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Woodside Avenue
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Woodside Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Woodside Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Middletown, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yardville, NJ
The final approach into Yardville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Yardville, NJ
Evening in Yardville on Thursday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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 Yardville, NJ covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Colts Neck Road, Central Jersey Expressway, Monmouth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 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 $6.78 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 1m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles (I 195 / Central Jersey Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Middletown, NJ to Yardville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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