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Trip from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Middletown, NJ

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

57.5 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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Downtown Woodcliff Lake, NJ, NJ

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

David Kanigan

Downtown Middletown, NJ, NJ

Middletown, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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 42.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.51 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

28.8 miles from Woodcliff Lake, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 57.5 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.6 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 17 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 42.6 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 3.3 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 57.5 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 3.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | 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 / slight left lanes.
6
44.4 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | 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 slight left / slight right lanes.
8
51 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
6
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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

On the drive from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Keyport along the way.

Keyport

51 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 42.6 mi 56m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
NJ 35 5.3 mi 8m
Werimus Road 1.4 mi 2m
Van Emburgh Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
New Monmouth Road 0.3 mi <1m
Kings Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Washington Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 42.6 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 71; CR 90

0.9 mi · 1 min · Werimus Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto CR 71

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Werimus Road
3

Continue on CR 71

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
4

Turn left onto CR 502

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Washington Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 49 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
6

Merge onto GSP

1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

34 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

6.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NJ 35: Hazlet Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto NJ 35

5.3 mi · 8 min · NJ 35
15

Turn right onto CR 50

0.3 mi · 31 sec · New Monmouth Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto CR 50

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Kings Highway
17

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 28.8 miles from Woodcliff Lake, NJ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 57.5 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.8 miles or 40m 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 6m

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 Woodcliff Lake, 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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ

This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodcliff Lake, 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 42.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.8 mi from Woodcliff Lake, NJ · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Woodcliff Lake, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 21.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 11.9
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 29.8
View on nps.gov
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 ~39 min detour Free near mile 55.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.51 one way

$19.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.41 $20.82
premium $4.92 $11.14 $22.28
diesel $5.64 $12.77 $25.55

Estimated Tolls: $2.93

Garden State Parkway (48.8 mi) $2.93

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

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 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 17.3 0 $6.04 $2.76
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30
EV Truck/SUV 23 0 $8.05 $3.68

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Morning in Woodcliff Lake on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Morning in Middletown on Monday

Local time

9:24 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

21 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

1h 19m 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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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 28.8 miles from Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.51 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 13 significant decision points across 57.5 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 3.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Keyport along the way.

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