Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Oakland, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
98.7 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Oakland, NJ
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Oakland, NJ is 98.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically entirely within New Jersey, making it a straightforward, single-day trip. Given its relatively short duration and focused highway profile, it's a practical choice for getting between these two points without extensive planning. You'll primarily be on major roadways, so expect typical traffic patterns associated with these types of arteries. Consider this trip when you need an efficient journey across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Middletown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 60.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| Newman Springs Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| NJ 45 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Tomlin Station Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Alloway-Woodstown Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 60.5 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Oakland, 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 left at fork onto NJTP
39 mi
·
44 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight right
173 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 322 East: Glassboro
21
Merge onto US 322; CR 536
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Swedesboro Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 607
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tomlin Station Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto NJ 45
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 45
24
Turn right onto US 40; NJ 45
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Avenue
25
Continue on US 40; NJ 45
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Harding Highway
26
Turn left onto CR 616
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bailey Street
27
Turn right onto Alloway Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Alloway Road
28
Continue on CR 603
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Alloway-Woodstown Road
29
Arrive at destination
CR 603
Trip Plan
To maximize your time, departing Middletown, NJ earlier in the day, ideally before peak commute hours, will help you navigate the initial New Jersey Turnpike stretch more smoothly. With a duration of just over two hours, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $16 budget is an estimate; it's always wise to top off before embarking. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point, to stay refreshed during the 98.7-mile journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Middletown, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middletown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 98.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Middletown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 60.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Middletown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.5 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 23.1 and 84.6 — 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.
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.36 one way
$32.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.48
New Jersey Turnpike
(60.5 mi)
$8.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.82 | $6.32 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Oakland, NJ
Morning in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
2h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 23.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 60.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, which sets the tone for a good portion of the trip. While primarily highway, the route incorporates segments of Newman Springs Road and NJ 45, offering some variation from the constant high-speed travel. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances the efficiency of turnpikes with the characteristics of state highways. The overall feel is one of steady progress on well-trafficked roads.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Newman Springs Road. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 98.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Oakland, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Glassboro.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp South: Trenton
23.5 mi in
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~39m
Njtp South: Camden
46 mi in
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~1h 6m
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via NJTP
Wilmington
46 mi in
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~1h 6m
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via NJTP
Glassboro
84.6 mi in
|
~1h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 98.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.48 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 Oakland, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Oakland, 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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