Origin
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Afternoon in Sayreville Junction on Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sayreville Junction, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sayreville Junction, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sayreville Junction, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 15.3 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 35, US 9, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on NJ 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 15.3 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 35 and US 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on NJ 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and US 9. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 535 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lakeview Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 535 / Washington Road
Turn left onto CR 535 / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| US 9 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Washington Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Raritan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Solook Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lakeview Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 9.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sayreville Junction, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
172 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
141 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Solook Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Solook Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Lakeview Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto CR 535
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Raritan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Raritan Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
235 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
8
Turn right
115 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn right onto US 9; NJ 35
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9; NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NJ 35
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
13
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
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
8 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
25m 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 15.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 35, US 9, Washington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Sayreville Junction, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lakeview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 535 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sayreville Junction, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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