Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Robbinsville, NJ
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Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ is 36.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Colts Neck Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. The route is primarily surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. You'll find it's a relatively short distance, allowing for flexibility in your departure time or the addition of local exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colts Neck Road | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| Freehold Bypass | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| US 130 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Mercer Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| NJ 33 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Colts Neck Road
— 10.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Robbinsville, NJ.
1
Start on CR 50
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on CR 50
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Middletown Lincroft Road
4
Continue on CR 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Swimming River Road
5
Turn right onto CR 537
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Colts Neck Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
7
Merge onto NJ 33
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Freehold Bypass
8
Turn straight onto NJ 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 33; CR 539
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on NJ 33; CR 539; CR 571
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Mercer Street
11
Continue on US 130; NJ 33
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
13
Turn left onto CR 526
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Robbinsville-Allentown Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left
392 ft
·
33 sec
15
Turn left
57 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 17.4 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 33 West: Hightstown, Trenton
4
29.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
NJ 33; CR 539 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 33; CR 539 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 130; NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130; NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CR 526 / Robbinsville-Allentown Road
Turn left onto CR 526 / Robbinsville-Allentown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
36.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Robbinsville, NJ
Morning in Robbinsville on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
25 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
58m 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?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 14% of the route involving highway driving. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Colts Neck Road, covering 10.8 miles. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections for the majority of your trip. The transition from any highway segments to these surface roads will likely involve a noticeable change in speed and road environment.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Colts Neck Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 17.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (NJ 33; CR 539 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
194 ft
63 ft
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
194 ft
~18.3 mi in
Elevation Range
131 ft
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.
On the drive from Middletown, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Trenton
17.4 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Colts Neck Road. 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 17.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (NJ 33; CR 539 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.6 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison 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 Robbinsville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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