Origin
Ramsey, NJ
Afternoon in Ramsey on Monday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramsey, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramsey, NJ
Garrison Gao
Middletown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Ramsey, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.66 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
29.2 miles from Ramsey, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 58.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.1 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 58.4 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 509 / West Broadway
Turn left onto CR 509 / West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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 Ramsey, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Hawthorne, Paterson, Gsp South and Keyport.
Hawthorne
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Paterson
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Gsp South
14 mi in
|
~22m
Keyport
51.9 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 31.1 mi | 41m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 35 | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Wyckoff Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Goffle Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| NJ 208 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| NJ 19 | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 31.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on CR 87
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on CR 87
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Wyckoff Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CR 87
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wyckoff Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR S-93
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Russell Avenue
5
Take the ramp
407 ft
·
11 sec
6
Continue on this road
512 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto NJ 208
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 208
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto CR 659
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Goffle Road
10
Continue on CR 504
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on CR 504
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Holsman Street
12
Continue on CR 509
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Presidential Boulevard
13
Turn left onto CR 509
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
409 ft
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Broadway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
19
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP South
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto GSP
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
24
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 117
Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
165 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJ 35: Hazlet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 35
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 35
29
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
30
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
31
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 29.2 miles from Ramsey, NJ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 58.4 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.2 miles or 44m 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 10m
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 Ramsey, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Ramsey, NJ
This is one driving day of about 58.4 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ramsey, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Ramsey, NJ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Ramsey, 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
$9.66 one way
$19.33 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.32 | $22.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.97 | $25.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Garden State Parkway
(37.3 mi)
$2.24
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
$10
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Middletown on Monday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
8% chance
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
1 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 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ramsey, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, 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 29.2 miles from Ramsey, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.66 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 20 significant decision points across 58.4 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 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ramsey, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Hawthorne, Paterson, Gsp South and Keyport.
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