This 72.2-mile drive from Middletown, NJ, to Barrington, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can be completed in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Designed as a single-day journey, it's an efficient way to travel between these two points within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $12, it’s a budget-friendly option. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a practical choice for those prioritizing speed and directness over a leisurely exploration. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for overnight stays; this is a trip you can easily fit into a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Middletown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike forms a significant portion of the journey, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.8 miles. While the drive incorporates Newman Springs Road, the overall profile leans heavily towards efficient, high-speed travel. This means you'll be covering ground quickly, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous roadside discoveries, but a smooth and predictable transit experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Newman Springs Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 72.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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23.1 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
23.5 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
6
23.6 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.3 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
8
70.5 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 30
Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, Haddonfield
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 Barrington, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi in|~39m
Njtp South: Trenton
23.5 mi in|~39m
Njtp South: Camden
46 mi in|~1h 6m|via NJTP
Wilmington
46 mi in|~1h 6m|via NJTP
Camden
62.8 mi in|~1h 25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
38.8 mi
44m
Newman Springs Road
8.7 mi
13m
I 295
6.2 mi
7m
Texas Road
3 mi
4m
Forsgate Drive
2.4 mi
3m
Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
Pergola Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Holland Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Barrington, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
0.3 mi·48 sec·Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Red Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Holland Road
4
Turn left onto CR 52
1.0 mi·1 min·Van Schoick Road
5
Continue on CR 52
0.8 mi·1 min·Red Hill Road
6
Continue on Middletown Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Middletown Road
7
Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Holmdel Middletown Road
8
Turn right onto CR 520
8.7 mi·13 min·Newman Springs Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 520
3.0 mi·4 min·Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi·2 min·Matchaponix Avenue
11
Continue on CR 612
1.6 mi·2 min·Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft·12 sec·Buckelew Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 612
2.4 mi·3 min·Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi·25 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi·42 sec·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
23
Merge onto I 295
6.2 mi·7 min·I 295
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 30Toward Warwick Road, Lawnside, HaddonfieldUse the right lane.
25
Turn right onto CR 669
0.3 mi·41 sec·Warwick Road North
26
Turn right onto West Phoenix Avenue
384 ft·16 sec·West Phoenix Avenue
27
Continue on Watkins Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Watkins Avenue
28
Turn right onto Gloucester Avenue
0.2 mi·25 sec·Gloucester Avenue
29
Continue on CR 659
0.8 mi·1 min·Gloucester Pike
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573
0.2 mi·34 sec·Clements Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right
64 ft·10 sec
32
Turn left
82 ft·6 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 40-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. Leaving Middletown, NJ, early in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. Given the 72.2-mile distance and a fuel cost of around $12, you likely won't need many fuel stops, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge. Plan for a brief rest stop if needed, perhaps after the longest stretch on the Turnpike, to stay alert for the remainder of your journey to Barrington, NJ.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.1 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 miles.
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 72.2 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 55m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrington, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middletown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middletown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Middletown, NJ
· 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barrington, NJ
The final approach into Barrington, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Barrington, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 19.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.97 one way
$23.94 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.11
$26.22
premium
$4.93
$14.00
$28.00
diesel
$5.61
$15.94
$31.88
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.8 mi)$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
$12
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 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
21.7
0
$7.58
$3.47
Efficient EV
18.1
0
$6.32
$2.89
EV Truck/SUV
28.9
0
$10.11
$4.62
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago
Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night
in Middletown on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Barrington, NJ
Late night
in Barrington on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Barrington, NJ covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Newman Springs Road, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 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 $11.97 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 72.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Between Middletown, NJ and Barrington, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
