Origin
Florence, NJ
Morning in Florence on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Middletown, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Florence to Middletown, this 52.1-mile journey is a straightforward trip across New Jersey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including I-95, East Main Street, and Franklin Street, to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical choice for a quick regional excursion. Since both towns are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent atmosphere throughout your transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| East Main Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| Franklin Street | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| NJ 33 Business | 3 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Delaware Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto CR 656
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
3
Continue on CR 656
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Delaware Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 130
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Burlington-Bordentown Road
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll, PATP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
7
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 95
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto NJ 33
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 33 Business
Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 537
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Swimming River Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
15
Continue on CR 50
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kings Highway
17
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Florence, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 36.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, C...
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NJ 33 Business
Take the exit onto NJ 33 Business toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 33 Business East: Freehold Business D...
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CR 537 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CR 537 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
36.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CR 537 / East Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537 / East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
New Jersey Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
26 mi in
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
26 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 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from high-speed corridors to local streets. Highway travel makes up 43% of your journey, providing a steady pace during the 16.9-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. As you move off the interstate, the character of the road shifts significantly when you transition onto Franklin Street and East Main Street. This blend requires you to remain alert, as you will balance sustained interstate speeds with the more technical, stop-and-go nature of navigating local town roads. The route keeps you engaged by alternating between these different driving environments throughout the 52.1-mile trip.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (NJ 33 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
157 ft
64 ft
Total Climb
136 ft
Total Descent
73 ft
Highest Point
157 ft
~29.8 mi in
Elevation Range
93 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Florence, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp North: New York City and Camden.
Njtp North: New York City
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
Camden
2.8 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Middletown, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (NJ 33 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middletown, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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