Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Ashland, 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
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NJ
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Ashland, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Ashland, NJ is 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m via New Jersey Turnpike and I 295, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey, making it a convenient local journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward drive without many detours. With a drive time under two hours and a low fuel cost, this is an easily manageable one-day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Middletown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 38.8 mi | 44m |
| Newman Springs Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| I 295 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pergola Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Holland Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 38.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Ashland, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Red Hill Road
3
Turn right onto Holland Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Holland Road
4
Turn left onto CR 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Schoick Road
5
Continue on CR 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Hill Road
6
Continue on Middletown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Middletown Road
7
Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Holmdel Middletown Road
8
Turn right onto CR 520
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Newman Springs Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR 520
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
11
Continue on CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 612
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
25 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 4
Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
23
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 295
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn slight left
317 ft
·
14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Turn left onto CR 561
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn slight right
347 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
28
Turn straight onto CR 670
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
29
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
298 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 3rd Avenue
30
Turn right onto Philmar Avenue
517 ft
·
22 sec
·
Philmar Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Philmar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 37 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. You can plan to leave at your convenience, as there's no need to break up the 70.2-mile drive. The estimated fuel cost is only $12, so you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. A good tip for this route is to be aware of potential New Jersey Turnpike tolls, which are not included in the fuel cost estimate.
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 35.1 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 53m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Middletown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Middletown, 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 38.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Middletown, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 23.1 and 68.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
8
68.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
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 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.64 one way
$23.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
New Jersey Turnpike
(38.8 mi)
$5.43
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
$12
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Ashland, NJ
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
35 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive with 62% of the journey on major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and I 295. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 38.8 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. While the bulk of the drive is on these main arteries, you will also encounter sections on Newman Springs Road, which may offer a slight change in pace. Expect a generally fast-paced journey with minimal traffic delays, typical of major New Jersey thoroughfares.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Newman Springs Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 23 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 23.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Ashland, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Camden.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp South: Trenton
23.5 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp South: Camden
46 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via NJTP
Wilmington
46 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via NJTP
Camden
62.8 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 70.2 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.43 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 Ashland, 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 23.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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