Origin
Middletown, NJ
Afternoon in Middletown on Friday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NJ to Twin Rivers, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Twin Rivers, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NJ to Twin Rivers, NJ covers 28.7 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Colts Neck Road, Freehold Bypass, Middletown Lincroft Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Colts Neck Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colts Neck Road | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| Freehold Bypass | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Middletown Lincroft Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Swimming River Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lake Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bennington Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Probasco Road | <0.1 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 Twin Rivers, 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
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Freehold Bypass
8
Take the exit
447 ft
·
12 sec
9
Turn left
76 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto Probasco Road
156 ft
·
6 sec
·
Probasco Road
11
Continue on Lake Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lake Drive
12
Turn left onto Bennington Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bennington Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Bennington Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 50 / Church Street
Turn left onto CR 50 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
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
3
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NJ 33 / Freehold Bypass
Merge onto NJ 33 / Freehold Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Probasco Road
Turn left onto Probasco Road
Navigation decision point
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Bennington Drive
Turn left onto Bennington Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.59 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| premium | $5.01 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.33 | $12.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Twin Rivers, NJ
Afternoon in Twin Rivers on Friday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
46m 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?
28.7 mi in 46m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 50 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m 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: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (NJ 33 / Freehold Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
180 ft
55 ft
Total Climb
201 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
180 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
125 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 Twin Rivers, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.
Trenton
17.4 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Middletown, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1693
Middletown is a bedroom community of New York City in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Middletown sits on the Raritan Bay within the Raritan Valley region. This article also covers Highlands borough. Residents like Middletown for its central location and proximity to the rest of the Jersey Shore.
Top landmarks
- • Sandy Hook Light — lighthouse in New Jersey, United States
- • All Saint's Memorial Church — historic church in Navesink, New Jersey
- • PS Alexander Hamilton
Arriving in Twin Rivers, NJ
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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: near the start (CR 50 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (NJ 33 / Freehold Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Twin Rivers, 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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