Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Beattystown, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Middletown, NJ to Beattystown, NJ is 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m via I 287 and NJ 35, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traveling solely within New Jersey. The route is mostly highway, so you'll cover ground quickly. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost, this is a straightforward drive for a single day, ideal for a quick errand or visit.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| NJ 35 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Schooley's Mountain Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Fairmount Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Oldwick Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
8 AM
~4,189 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~323 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 26 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Beattystown, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 50
Turn left onto NJ 35
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Continue on I 287
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 523
Continue on CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Continue on CR 517
Turn left onto Newburg Road
Turn left onto NJ 57
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $5.24 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Middletown on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Beattystown on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Isolated Rain Showers
73°F
Weston, NJ
30 mi in
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.
With 78% of this 60.1-mile route on highways, you'll experience a significant amount of driving on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on I 287 spans 20.3 miles. Expect a transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll encounter a higher density of exits and faster speeds for most of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and NJ 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,108 ft
Total Descent
748 ft
Highest Point
1,037 ft
~55.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,031 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Beattystown, NJ, road signs point toward Perth Amboy, Staten Island, Pennsylvania, Cr 523: Oldwick and Whitehouse.
Perth Amboy
Staten Island
Pennsylvania
Cr 523: Oldwick
Whitehouse
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Middletown Township, NJ
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 08:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Edison, NJ
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Edison, NJ
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Edison, NJ
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-21:00
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1693
Middletown is a bedroom community of New York City in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Middletown sits on the Raritan Bay within the Raritan Valley region. This article also covers Highlands borough. Residents like Middletown for its central location and proximity to the rest of the Jersey Shore.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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