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Trip from North Bergen, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

43.8 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown North Bergen, NJ, NJ

North Bergen, NJ

Illya Goloborodko

Downtown Middletown, NJ, NJ

Middletown, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

The drive from North Bergen, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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, Garden State Parkway, NJ 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.25 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

21.9 miles from North Bergen, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 43.8 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 20.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 43.8 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 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 95, NJTP
8
24.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9

Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
26.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
8
37.3 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
8
37.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 35: Hazlet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 35: Hazlet

Towns Along This Route

Between North Bergen, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Keyport.

Njtp

3.3 mi in | ~5m

Gsp

24.8 mi in | ~34m | via Exit 11

Woodbridge

24.8 mi in | ~34m | via Exit 11

Gsp South

26.2 mi in | ~37m

Perth Amboy

26.2 mi in | ~37m

Keyport

37.3 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 20.4 mi 26m
Garden State Parkway 10.3 mi 12m
NJ 35 5.3 mi 8m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
Exit to GSP and US Route 9 1.4 mi 2m
GSP Southbound entrance 0.5 mi 1m
76th Street 0.3 mi <1m
NJ 495 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 20.4 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bergen, NJ and Middletown, NJ.

1

Start on 79th Street

230 ft · 14 sec · 79th Street
2

Turn right onto CR 501

0.1 mi · 14 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

2.4 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

404 ft · 11 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto NJ 3

0.3 mi · 19 sec · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto NJ 495

0.3 mi · 26 sec · NJ 495
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Newark
10

Merge onto I 95

5.6 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

15 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward I 95 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto Exit 11

1.4 mi · 2 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight left lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance

0.5 mi · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto GSP

3.0 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
17

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

6.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NJ 35: Hazlet Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto NJ 35

5.3 mi · 8 min · NJ 35
22

Turn right onto CR 50

0.3 mi · 31 sec · New Monmouth Road
23

At end of road, turn right onto CR 50

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Kings Highway
24

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 21.9 miles from North Bergen, NJ, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.4 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 43.8 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.9 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

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 North Bergen, 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 North Bergen, NJ

This is one driving day of about 43.8 miles and 1h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bergen, 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 20.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from North Bergen, NJ · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

22 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from North Bergen, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $10 near mile 9.1
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 4.5
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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...

15 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 13.6
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 16.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.25 one way

$14.50 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $7.93 $15.86
premium $4.92 $8.49 $16.98
diesel $5.64 $9.73 $19.46

Estimated Tolls: $3.47

New Jersey Turnpike (20.4 mi) $2.85
Garden State Parkway (10.3 mi) $0.62

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

$7

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Teaneck, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

BOA Fort Lee Main NJ6-180 (Fort Lee, NJ)

Fort Lee, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Courtyard Edgewater

Edgewater, NJ

JULE

2 DCFC

Willis Field

Ridgefield, NJ

RED_E

2 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_2_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_3_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

NYC FLEET DPR_ICAHN_1_L3

New York, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1 JULE: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.60 $2.10
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

North Bergen, NJ

Morning in North Bergen on Monday

Local time

7:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Morning in Middletown on Monday

Local time

7:28 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

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

1h 2m 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 North Bergen, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, NJ 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from North Bergen, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.25 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 22 significant decision points across 43.8 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 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Bergen, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South, Perth Amboy and Keyport.

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