Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Delanco, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Delanco, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 59.8-mile drive from Middletown, NJ, to Delanco, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, making it perfect for a quick getaway or a convenient commute. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike, Newman Springs Road, and Burlington Pike, with a significant portion on the highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this journey through the Northeast region of New Jersey is both budget-friendly and efficient. You'll find this drive offers a practical and uncomplicated way to travel between these two New Jersey locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| Newman Springs Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Burlington Pike | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| I 95 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Warren Street East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 21.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Delanco, 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 right at fork onto I 95
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Exit 6
Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 130 South: Burlington
21
Merge onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Burlington-Bordentown Road
22
Continue on US 130
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Pike
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Burlington Pike
24
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Avenue
25
Turn slight right onto CR 543
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
26
Continue on CR 543
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street East
27
Continue on CR 543
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Avenue
28
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 23.1 and 49.4 — 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.
9
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.07
New Jersey Turnpike
(21.9 mi)
$3.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Delanco, NJ
Late night in Delanco on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Manalapan, NJ
30 mi in
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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?
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the New Jersey Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 21.9 miles, which offers a faster-paced driving experience. As you transition to roads like Newman Springs Road and Burlington Pike, expect a change in pace and surroundings. This blend of highway and local road travel means the driving feel will evolve throughout your trip, offering a varied perspective as you make your way to Delanco.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 59.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 Delanco, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Philadelphia and Burlington.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp South: Trenton
23.5 mi in
|
~39m
Philadelphia
46 mi in
|
~1h 6m
|
via I 95
Burlington
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.07 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 Delanco, 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 — 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 Delanco, 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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