Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Willingboro, NJ
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This 57.6-mile drive from Middletown, NJ, to Willingboro, NJ, is easily managed as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the New Jersey Turnpike, alongside Newman Springs Road and Texas Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, this trip offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of New Jersey. The route is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| Newman Springs Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Forsgate Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Woodlane Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pergola Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Holland Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NJ and Willingboro, NJ.
Start on CR 50
Turn left onto Red Hill Road
Turn right onto Holland Road
Turn left onto CR 52
Continue on CR 52
Continue on Middletown Road
Continue on Holmdel Middletown Road
Turn right onto CR 520
Turn left onto CR 520
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
Continue on CR 612
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
Turn left onto CR 612
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
Turn left onto CR 541
Turn left onto CR 637
Continue on CR 630
Continue on CR 630
Turn left onto East River Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.1 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Burlington, Mount Holly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Willingboro on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.2 miles, spent on the New Jersey Turnpike. This segment likely offers a faster pace, characteristic of major thoroughfares. As you transition to roads like Newman Springs Road and Texas Road, the driving experience may shift, potentially involving more local traffic and varied speed limits. Overall, the drive presents a blend of high-speed travel and more localized road conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, NJ and Willingboro, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Burlington and Mount Holly.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp South: Trenton
Njtp South: Camden
Wilmington
Burlington
Mount Holly
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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