Origin
Tabernacle, NJ
Morning in Tabernacle on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tabernacle, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
116.6 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tabernacle, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tabernacle, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 116.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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, Seashore Road, Holland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.33 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
58.3 miles from Tabernacle, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 116.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Seashore Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.5 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 19 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 108.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Seashore Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near NJ 47 / South Delsea Drive.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 116.6 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 2.6 miles (NJ 47 / South Delsea Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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NJ 47 / South Delsea Drive
Turn right onto NJ 47 / South Delsea Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward GSP Toll North
5
3.9 mi into trip
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~7m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
53.5 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
113.5 mi into trip
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~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward Holmdel, Middletown
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 114
Toward Holmdel, Middletown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 108.5 mi | 2h 6m |
| Seashore Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Holland Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Delsea Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Van Schoick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Railroad Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Red Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 108.5 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tabernacle, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 626
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Seashore Road
3
Continue on CR 626
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto NJ 47
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Delsea Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 4
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto GSP
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 114
Toward Holmdel, Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 52
440 ft
·
11 sec
·
Red Hill Road
15
Continue on CR 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Schoick Road
16
Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Holland Road
17
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Red Hill Road
18
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Kings Highway
19
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 58.3 miles from Tabernacle, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.5 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 53m
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 Tabernacle, 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 Tabernacle, NJ
This is one driving day of about 116.6 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tabernacle, 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 108.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.3 mi from Tabernacle, NJ · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Tabernacle, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.5 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.33 one way
$38.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.61 | $45.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.51
Garden State Parkway
(108.5 mi)
$6.51
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
$19
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 22m 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 Tabernacle, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 116.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Seashore Road, Holland 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 58.3 miles from Tabernacle, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.33 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 15 significant decision points across 116.6 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 2.6 miles (NJ 47 / South Delsea Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tabernacle, NJ to Middletown, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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