Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Concordia, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Concordia, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 24.2-mile drive from Middletown to Concordia, New Jersey, is a quick 43-minute trip. With no highway driving, it's a local road experience best suited for a single day. Expect to spend around $4 on fuel for this journey. The route offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region, making it an easy option for a short excursion. Its compact nature means you can easily fit it into a day without feeling rushed, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newman Springs Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Perrineville Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pergola Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Holland Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Holmdel Middletown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Middletown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Newman Springs Road
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Concordia, 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
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Forsgate Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto CR 625
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Perrineville Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Cottingham Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cottingham Drive
16
Turn left onto Concordia Circle
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Concordia Circle
17
Turn left onto Norham Drive
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Norham Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Norham Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Red Hill Road
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 520 / Texas Road
Turn left onto CR 520 / Texas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Turn left onto CR 612 / Forsgate Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 625 / Perrineville Road
Turn left onto CR 625 / Perrineville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Norham Drive
Turn left onto Norham Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Concordia, NJ
Morning in Concordia on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
25 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
43m 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 characterized by its frequent turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through communities the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles along Newman Springs Road. This type of drive often involves varied speed limits and more interaction with local traffic, keeping you engaged as you make your way from point A to point B.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Newman Springs Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Red Hill Road.
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 24.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (Red Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (CR 520 / Texas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Newman Springs Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (Red Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (CR 520 / Texas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (CR 612 / Forsgate Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown 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 Concordia, 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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