Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Mendham, 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 12m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Mendham, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Middletown to Mendham, expect a straightforward 51.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This trip is ideally suited for a single-day outing, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Northeast, you will find this transition between these New Jersey towns to be efficient and predictable. Because the route is short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for a weekend change of scenery or a quick visit. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 26.3 mi | 30m |
| NJ 35 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Mount Airy Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 440 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Mendham Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hilltop Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bernardsville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 26.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Mendham, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
3
Turn left onto NJ 35
14 mi
·
21 min
·
NJ 35
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
420 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440
8
Merge onto NJ 440
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 287
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 26B
Toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto CR 525
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mount Airy Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CR 525
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Airy Road
14
Continue on Anderson Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Hill Road
15
Continue on CR 525
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendham Road
16
Continue on CR 525
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bernardsville Road
17
Continue on CR 525
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bernardsville Road
18
Continue on CR 525
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hilltop Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 525
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilltop Road
20
Turn right onto CR 510
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mendham Road
21
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Sta...
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
7
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 440 South: Raritan Center
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
43.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Bernardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward CR 525 North: Mount Airy Road North, Ber...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Mendham, NJ
Late night in Mendham on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Edison, NJ
26 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
16 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 12m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of this route keeps you moving along major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-287, which includes your longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.3 miles. The journey begins with local connections on NJ 35 before transitioning into these faster interstate lanes. As you approach the final leg of the trip, the pace shifts as you exit onto Mount Airy Road to reach Mendham. This combination creates a drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads, making it a reliable choice for commuters or travelers who prefer consistent highway travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 12 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.
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 Mendham, NJ, road signs point toward Perth Amboy, Staten Island, Cr 525 North: Mount Airy Road North and Bernardsville.
Perth Amboy
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Staten Island
14.7 mi in
|
~22m
Cr 525 North: Mount Airy Road North
43.8 mi in
|
~57m
Bernardsville
43.8 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on I 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Mendham, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mendham, 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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