Origin
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to South Old Bridge, NJ
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
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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South Old Bridge, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Middletown, NJ to South Old Bridge, NJ is 15.3 miles and takes about 26 minutes via NJ 35, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. Consider this route if you need to get from Middletown to South Old Bridge efficiently, as it offers a direct path without much complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Old Bridge-Matawan Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lower Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Brunswick Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and South Old Bridge, 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
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 35
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
184 ft
·
4 sec
Toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
5
Turn straight onto Broadway
320 ft
·
15 sec
·
Broadway
6
Continue on CR 516
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
7
Turn slight right onto CR 516
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Maple Place
8
Continue on CR 516
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street
9
Continue on CR 516
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 516
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Brunswick Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 516
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southwood Drive
286 ft
·
17 sec
·
Southwood Drive
13
Continue on Southwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwood Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Southwood Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.7 — 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
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 35
Turn left onto NJ 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
3
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 516 / Broadway
Continue onto CR 516 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 516 / New Brunswick Avenue
Turn right onto CR 516 / New Brunswick Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
South Old Bridge, NJ
Morning in South Old Bridge on Sunday
Local time
6:20 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
26m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 38% of it on highways. You'll encounter about 5.8 miles on NJ 35 without interruption, providing a consistent stretch of driving. The route transitions between NJ 35, Old Bridge-Matawan Road, and Main Street, suggesting a blend of busier arterial roads and potentially more local street navigation. Expect a dynamic feel behind the wheel as the road conditions and surrounding environment shift throughout the 26-minute journey.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on NJ 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 26m drive. You will face about 6 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 0.5 miles (NJ 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 South Old Bridge, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 516: Keyport and Matawan.
Cr 516: Keyport
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Matawan
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.3 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 (38%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 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 0.5 miles (NJ 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 South Old Bridge, 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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