Origin
Ringwood, NJ
Morning in Ringwood on Monday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ringwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ringwood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Middletown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Ringwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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, NJ 23, Garden State Parkway Southbound for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 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
32.4 miles from Ringwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 64.7 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.1 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 29.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 64.7 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
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 52A-B
Toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
9
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 52A
Toward NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
6
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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 Ringwood, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Wayne, Butler, Clifton, Gsp Toll South and Keyport.
Wayne
9.5 mi in
|
~18m
Butler
9.5 mi in
|
~18m
Clifton
17.2 mi in
|
~28m
Gsp Toll South
22.6 mi in
|
~34m
|
via ramp to GSP Southbound
Keyport
58.2 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 29.1 mi | 38m |
| NJ 23 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 35 | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Ringwood Avenue | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Greenwood Lake Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| I 287 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 29.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringwood, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Stetson Road
16 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stetson Road
2
Turn right onto Glen Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Glen Road
3
Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cupsaw Drive
4
Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
220 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mohawk Trail
5
Turn right onto Skylands Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Skylands Road
6
Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
7
Continue on Ringwood Avenue
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Ringwood Avenue
8
Turn right onto Union Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Union Avenue
9
Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 287 South: Morristown
10
Merge slight right
1.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
13
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
299 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46 East: Clifton
17
Merge slight right
2.1 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
GSP Toll South
21
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
23
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
26
Keep slight left
164 ft
·
4 sec
27
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 35: Hazlet
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 35: Hazlet
28
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
8 min
29
Turn right onto New Monmouth Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kings Highway
31
Arrive at your destination
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 32.4 miles from Ringwood, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 64.7 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 48m 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 18m
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 Ringwood, 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 Ringwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 64.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ringwood, 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 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Ringwood, NJ · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Ringwood, 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
$10.71 one way
$21.41 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Middletown on Monday
Local time
6:46 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 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 33m 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 Ringwood, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 23, Garden State Parkway Southbound. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 miles from Ringwood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 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 26 significant decision points across 64.7 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ringwood, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Wayne, Butler, Clifton, Gsp Toll South and Keyport.
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