Origin
Morris, NJ
Morning in Morris on Monday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morris, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Morris, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, East Main Street, Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
35.1 miles from Morris, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Morris, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 20 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 33.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 70.1 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 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (NJ 33 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
50.3 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
|
NJ 33 Business
Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business D...
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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CR 537 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CR 537 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
54.2 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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CR 537 / East Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537 / East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Morris, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
6.9 mi in
|
~11m
Njtp North: New York
7.4 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 33.1 mi | 38m |
| East Main Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| Franklin Street | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Palmyra Bridge Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 33 Business | 3 mi | 5m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 33.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
95 ft
·
9 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 543
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 73 South
5
Merge onto NJ 73
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Palmyra Bridge Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NJ-73
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
NJ-73
7
Continue on NJ 73
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto NJ 33
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 33 Business
Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 537
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Swimming River Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
18
Continue on CR 50
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kings Highway
20
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Trip Plan
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 35.1 miles from Morris, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.1 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 70.1 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 45m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morris, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Morris, NJ
This is one driving day of about 70.1 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morris, 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 33.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Morris, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Morris, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, NJ
The final approach into Middletown, 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 Middletown, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.60 one way
$23.20 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.58 | $27.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.57 | $31.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.63
New Jersey Turnpike
(33.1 mi)
$4.63
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
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
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.
Destination
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Monday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
7 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
1h 38m 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 Morris, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, East Main Street, Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Morris, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.60 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 14 significant decision points across 70.1 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 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles (NJ 33 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Morris, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.
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