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Trip from Medford Lakes, 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 37m

Distance

66.5 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Medford Lakes, NJ

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township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Middletown, NJ

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Trip Overview

Medford Lakes, NJ to Middletown, NJ is 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m via New Jersey Turnpike, East Main Street, and Franklin Street, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. Given its relatively short duration and the mixed driving profile, it's a straightforward journey suitable for a single day. You'll find the drive efficient, especially with a significant portion on the New Jersey Turnpike, making it a practical option for a quick transit between these locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.3 miles from Medford Lakes, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 23.6 mi 27m
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
Main Street 2.9 mi 4m
Mount Holly Bypass 2.5 mi 3m
Stokes Road 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 23.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Medford Lakes, NJ and Middletown, NJ.

1

Start on Indian Trail

428 ft · 20 sec · Indian Trail
2

Turn right onto Big Look Trail

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Big Look Trail
3

At end of road, turn left onto Bowker Road

357 ft · 17 sec · Bowker Road
4

Turn right onto Mohawk Trail

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Mohawk Trail
5

At end of road, turn left onto CR 541

2.3 mi · 4 min · Stokes Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on CR 541

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
7

Continue on CR 541

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on CR 541

2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
9

Turn left onto CR 541

2.0 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Continue on CR 541

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass
11

Continue on CR 541

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Mount Holly Bypass
12

At end of road, turn left onto CR 541

1.6 mi · 2 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 27 sec
Toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns
14

Turn left onto Hancock Lane

306 ft · 6 sec · Hancock Lane
15

Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

0.2 mi · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Toward NJTP North: New York
17

Merge onto NJTP

5.1 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
18

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

19 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto NJ 33

9.3 mi · 13 min · Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

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.
21

Turn left onto CR 537

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto CR 537

9.4 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto CR 50

1.8 mi · 3 min · Swimming River Road
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on CR 50

4.4 mi · 7 min · Middletown Lincroft Road
25

Continue on CR 50

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Church Street
26

At end of road, turn right onto CR 50

35 ft · 0 sec · Kings Highway
27

Arrive at destination

CR 50

Trip Plan

For this 1h 37m drive, leaving anytime should be manageable, but consider morning or early afternoon to avoid peak commuter traffic. With only 66.5 miles, no overnight stay is needed, and you can easily complete it in one day. Plan for one or two brief stops if desired, though the drive is short enough to go without. Keep an eye on your fuel level, especially before getting onto the New Jersey Turnpike, as the longest stretch without exits is 23.6 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $11 makes this a budget-friendly trip.

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 33.3 miles from Medford Lakes, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 15 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 miles or 46m 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 20m

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 Medford Lakes, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Medford Lakes, NJ

This is one driving day of about 66.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Medford Lakes, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 23.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

33 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

Mount Holly, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Windsor, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Medford Lakes, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Medford, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568852638

Visit website

Vincent’s Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Freehold, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Kanamizu Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Medford, NJ

1.2 mi

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Medford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568852638

Visit website

Vincent’s Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 47.5

Freehold, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+17324146078

Visit website

Kanamizu Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Medford, NJ

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16097148898

Visit website

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.8

Red Bank, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17323770404

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 4.8

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.3

Burlington, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16095262746

Visit website

Upper Crust Pizza & Italian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Tabernacle, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16092688100

Visit website

Beijing Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Southampton Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16098590076

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 38

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.5

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 28.5

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 28.5

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 28.5

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 47.5

Freehold, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 47.5

Freehold, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | CR 541 / Stokes Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 541 / Stokes Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass

Turn left onto CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
13.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward NJTP North: New York
6
18.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
46.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.02 one way

$22.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.07 $24.15
premium $4.93 $12.90 $25.79
diesel $5.61 $14.68 $29.36

Estimated Tolls: $3.34

New Jersey Turnpike (23.6 mi) $3.31
Nj Turnpike (0.2 mi) $0.03

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

$11

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.98 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.31 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Medford Lakes, NJ

Morning in Medford Lakes on Sunday

Local time

6:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middletown, NJ

Morning in Middletown on Sunday

Local time

6:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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

1h 37m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 ~40 min detour Free near mile 66.5
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
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...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour $10 near mile 66.5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a notable uninterrupted segment of 23.6 miles. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and more localized road navigation as you approach your destination. The transition from the Turnpike to roads like East Main Street and Franklin Street will likely involve more traffic signals and potentially slower speeds, requiring adjustments to your driving pace.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

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 0.5 miles in near CR 541 / Stokes Road.

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 66.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Stokes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Medford Lakes, NJ and Middletown, NJ, road signs point toward All Turns, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike and Njtp North: New York.

All Turns

13.1 mi in | ~22m

Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

13.3 mi in | ~22m | via NJ Turnpike Exit 5

Njtp North: New York

13.5 mi in | ~23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 23.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.34 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 0.5 miles (CR 541 / Stokes Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (CR 541 / Mount Holly Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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