Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
9:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Long Hill, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Long Hill, NJ covers 35.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Monmouth Road, GSP, Local for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 35.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Monmouth Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middletown, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Monmouth Road | — | — |
| GSP | — | — |
| Local | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Clark | — | — |
| Westfield | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Raritan Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Monmouth Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Long Hill, NJ.
1
Start on Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto New Monmouth Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
3
Turn left
5.2 mi
·
8 min
4
Take the exit slight left toward GSP: Clark Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP: Clark Street
5
Keep slight right to continue on Local, All Exits
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Local, All Exits
6
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Clark, Westfield
8
Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
9
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto Raritan Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raritan Road
11
Continue on Oak Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Oak Ridge Road
12
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
13
Continue on Martine Avenue
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martine Avenue
14
Continue on Park Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
15
Turn left onto New Providence Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
16
Continue on Diamond Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
17
Continue on Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Springfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
19
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
20
Continue on Fairmount Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
21
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mountainview Road
22
Turn right onto Long Hill Lane
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Middletown, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Long Hill, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Long Hill, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Long Hill, NJ
Morning in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
9:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
59m 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 Long Hill, NJ covers 35.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Monmouth Road, GSP, Local. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.89 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.
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middletown, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Middletown, NJ to Long Hill, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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