Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Bayville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Bayville, NJ
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Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Bayville, NJ is 39.5 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region further into the same area. It's a straightforward trip that's almost entirely on a major parkway, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick and easy journey without much fuss. Expect a smooth ride that should get you to your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 29 mi | 34m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| US 9 | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dover Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Double Trouble Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 29 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Bayville, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
4
Turn left onto CR 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Newman Springs Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
6
Merge onto GSP
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 9
363 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 9
Exit 80
Toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
461 ft
·
10 sec
Toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 619
270 ft
·
8 sec
·
Double Trouble Road
10
Turn right onto CR 530
367 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
11
Continue on US 9
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 9
12
Arrive at destination
US 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 9
Take the exit onto US 9 toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
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 80
Toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South...
9
35.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Bran...
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 619 / Double Trouble Road
Turn right onto CR 619 / Double Trouble Road
Navigation decision point
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 530 / Dover Road
Turn right onto CR 530 / Dover Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.74
Garden State Parkway
(29 mi)
$1.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Bayville, NJ
Morning in Bayville on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
54m 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 route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 84% of the journey taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29 miles along the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. You'll begin on Middletown Lincroft Road before merging onto US 9 and then the Garden State Parkway. The character of the drive is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll experience relatively fast speeds and minimal traffic lights for most of the trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Middletown Lincroft Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bayville, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 619 South, Cr 530, Beachwood, Cr 619 and Gsp South - among others.
Gsp Toll South
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Cr 619 South
35.2 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 9
Cr 530
35.2 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 9
Beachwood
35.2 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 9
Cr 619
35.2 mi in
|
~45m
Gsp South
35.2 mi in
|
~45m
Gsp North: Jakes Branch County Park
35.2 mi in
|
~45m
Whiting
35.2 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.74 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.
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 6.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.2 miles (US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayville, 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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