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Trip from Long Hill, 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

58m

Distance

35.5 mi

57 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

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Long Hill, NJ

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township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Middletown, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Long Hill, NJ to Middletown, NJ covers 35.5 miles and takes about 58m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 11.1 mi 13m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
NJ 35 5.3 mi 8m
North Martine Avenue 3.5 mi 7m
Raritan Road 1.6 mi 2m
Union Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
New Providence Road 1.1 mi 2m
Diamond Hill Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 11.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Middletown, NJ.

1

Start on Long Hill Lane

368 ft · 21 sec · Long Hill Lane
2

Turn left onto Mountainview Road

192 ft · 12 sec · Mountainview Road
3

Turn right onto CR 638

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Fairmount Avenue
4

Continue on Central Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue
5

Turn right onto CR 512

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Springfield Avenue
6

Turn left onto Union Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on CR 655

1.0 mi · 1 min · Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on CR 655

1.1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road
9

Turn right onto CR 655

0.6 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
10

Continue on CR 655

3.5 mi · 7 min · North Martine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on CR 655

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue
12

Turn left onto CR 607

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Oak Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on CR 607

1.6 mi · 2 min · Raritan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto CR 613

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto GSP

3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
19

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

6.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NJ 35: Hazlet Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto NJ 35

5.3 mi · 8 min · NJ 35
24

Turn right onto CR 50

0.3 mi · 31 sec · New Monmouth Road
25

At end of road, turn right onto CR 50

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Kings Highway
26

Arrive at destination

CR 50

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Long Hill, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | Union Avenue

Turn left onto Union Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP Toll South
6
22.4 mi into trip | ~39m 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
29 mi into trip | ~47m 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
29.6 mi into trip | ~48m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.89 one way

$11.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.45 $12.89
premium $4.93 $6.88 $13.77
diesel $5.61 $7.84 $15.68

Estimated Tolls: $1.04

Garden State Parkway (17.3 mi) $1.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.73 $1.70
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Long Hill, NJ

Afternoon in Long Hill on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Chance Rain Showers

SE 3 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Afternoon in Middletown on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

E 5 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

1 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

58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

35.5 mi in 58m, mostly highway — 11.1 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 1.2 miles in near Union Avenue.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Long Hill, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Keyport.

Gsp Toll South

11.4 mi in | ~24m

Keyport

29 mi in | ~47m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.04 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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