Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Avenel, NJ
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If you are planning to travel from Middletown to Avenel, you are looking at a quick, 19.7-mile trip through the Northeast region of New Jersey. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that is easily manageable as a one-day excursion. You will primarily utilize NJ 35, US 9, and New Monmouth Road to complete your journey. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, this route is highly efficient for commuters or those running local errands. Because the entire trip takes less than half an hour, there is no need for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two points in the state.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| US 9 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hyatt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Avenel, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 50
Turn left onto NJ 35
Continue on US 9
Take the exit
Turn right onto Hyatt Street
Turn right onto CR 650
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NJ 35
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto Hyatt Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 650 / Avenel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Areas Of Fog
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 9:05PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Evening in Avenel on Sunday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Areas Of Fog
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 9:05PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This 19.7-mile journey is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of your time spent on major roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.7 miles along NJ 35. The route balances these fast-moving highway segments with necessary transitions onto local connectors like New Monmouth Road. While you won't encounter significant technical challenges, the high highway percentage means you should stay alert for typical traffic flow patterns. The road maintains a consistent character, prioritizing speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and US 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 50 / New Monmouth Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (NJ 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
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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