Origin
Middletown, NJ
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Port Reading, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Port Reading, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Middletown and Port Reading, this 19.4-mile trip is a straightforward local connection. You can expect to reach your destination in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should be sufficient for the journey. Since the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you will remain within a familiar suburban landscape throughout the drive. It is a practical, no-frills route that serves as a direct link between these two New Jersey communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| US 9 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Port Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rahway Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 15.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Port Reading, 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
16 mi
·
23 min
·
NJ 35
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left onto CR 514
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Rahway Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 604
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Reading Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on Port Reading Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Port Reading Avenue
10
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
2nd Avenue
11
Turn right onto Langford Avenue
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Langford Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Langford Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Turn left onto CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Tur...
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 514 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 604 / Port Reading Avenue
Turn right onto CR 604 / Port Reading Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Langford Avenue
Turn right onto Langford Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Port Reading, NJ
Late night in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
24 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
30m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, you will navigate entirely via local roads like New Monmouth Road, CR 514, and Main Street. Without the monotony of highway driving, your focus will remain on managing turns and navigating local traffic patterns. The road personality is strictly functional, prioritizing connectivity through residential and commercial areas over open-road cruising. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, so keep your attention on the frequent shifts in the road ahead.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on NJ 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and US 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 50 / New Monmouth Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): 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 Port Reading, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge and All Turns.
Woodbridge
17 mi in
|
~25m
All Turns
17 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on NJ 35. 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 0.2 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (CR 514 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Port Reading, 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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