Origin
Mansfield, NJ
Late night in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Mansfield, 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 9m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Mansfield to Middletown, you are looking at a straightforward 46.6-mile journey across the Northeast. Typically, this drive takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the New Jersey Turnpike, East Main Street, and Franklin Street. Budgeting around $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Given the duration and distance, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay, as the route is manageable in a single session. This is a practical transition between two New Jersey locations, offering a reliable path for those needing to move between these points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| 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 |
| US 206 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Mansfield Road East
100 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mansfield Road East
2
Turn right onto US 206
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
3
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
7
Turn right onto NJ 33
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
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.
9
Turn left onto CR 537
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Swimming River Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
13
Continue on CR 50
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kings Highway
15
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Mansfield, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 30.6 — 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
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
29.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CR 537 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CR 537 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.94
New Jersey Turnpike
(13.9 mi)
$1.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 9m 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 that transitions from high-speed transit to local streets. About 41% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a balanced pace throughout the 46.6-mile trek. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while covering 13.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, which allows for a steady flow before you navigate onto East Main Street and Franklin Street. As you progress, the character of the road shifts from the structured nature of a turnpike to the more nuanced environment of local roadways. This blend keeps the drive engaging without requiring the intense focus needed for long-haul interstate travel.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles (NJ 33 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mansfield, NJ to Middletown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Njtp North: New York City along the way.
Njtp North: New York City
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 13.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.94 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 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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