Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Freehold, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Middletown, NJ to Freehold, NJ is 16.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Colts Neck Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel throughout, making it an easy, one-day excursion. It’s a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick hop between towns without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colts Neck Road | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Freehold, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto CR 50
Continue on CR 50
Continue on CR 50
Turn right onto CR 537
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 50 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Freehold on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 16.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles along Colts Neck Road. As you travel, the road will feel like a typical local route, requiring your attention for frequent turns and intersections. The character remains consistent, focusing on local roads rather than any significant highway segments.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 50 / Church Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Freehold, NJ is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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