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Trip from Pennsville, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

99.5 mi

160 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

37 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

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Downtown Pennsville, NJ, NJ

Pennsville, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Middletown, NJ, NJ

Middletown, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

The drive from Pennsville, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.46 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

49.7 miles from Pennsville, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 99.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.2 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 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 67.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and East Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.9 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.

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 99.5 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 51.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles (NJ 33 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.7 miles (CR 537 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | 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
79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
82.7 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | CR 537 / West Main Street

Turn left onto CR 537 / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | 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.
6
92.9 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | CR 50 / Swimming River Road

Turn left onto CR 50 / Swimming River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 67.2 mi 1h 17m
East Main Street 9.4 mi 14m
Franklin Street 9.3 mi 13m
Middletown Lincroft Road 4.4 mi 7m
NJ 33 Business 3 mi 5m
North Broadway 2.1 mi 3m
Swimming River Road 1.8 mi 3m
West Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 67.2 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fenwick Avenue

82 ft · 6 sec · Fenwick Avenue
2

Turn right onto East Pittsfield Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · East Pittsfield Street
3

Turn right onto NJ 49

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
4

Take the exit

300 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
5

Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
7

Merge onto NJTP; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
9

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 11 sec · this road
10

Merge onto NJTP

47 mi · 53 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 49.7 miles from Pennsville, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.2 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.7 miles or 59m 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 39m

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 Pennsville, 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 Pennsville, NJ

This is one driving day of about 99.5 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pennsville, 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 67.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.7 mi from Pennsville, NJ · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Pennsville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.2 miles.

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.

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 99.5
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
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...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour $10 near mile 99.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.46 one way

$32.93 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.02 $36.03
premium $4.92 $19.28 $38.56
diesel $5.64 $22.11 $44.21

Estimated Tolls: $9.40

New Jersey Turnpike (67.2 mi) $9.40

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

$16

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

37 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Grand Resort Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Laurel, NJ

Tesla

40 DCFC

Lawnside - Tesla Supercharger

Lawnside, NJ

Tesla

32 DCFC

The Shops at Pennsville - Tesla Supercharger

Pennsville, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

New Castle, DE

Tesla

12 DCFC

Carneys Point Truck and Auto Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Carneys Point, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Swedesboro, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Woolwich Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Deptford Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Deptford, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tesla: 17 Electrify America: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 APPLEGREEN: 3 Blink Network: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 NOODOE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.45 $4.78
Efficient EV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98
EV Truck/SUV 39.8 0 $13.93 $6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 12 hours ago

Origin

Pennsville, NJ

Morning in Pennsville on Monday

Local time

6:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Morning in Middletown on Monday

Local time

6:47 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

2h 9m 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 Pennsville, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 miles from Pennsville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.46 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 99.5 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 51.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles (NJ 33 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.7 miles (CR 537 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pennsville, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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