Origin
Morganville, NJ
Morning in Morganville on Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morganville, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morganville, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Morganville to Middletown, you are looking at a straightforward 10.5-mile journey. Expect to spend about 16 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $2, this drive is as economical as it is efficient. The route primarily utilizes NJ 35, NJ 79, and Main Street to navigate through the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since the entire trip is quite short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your needs best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| NJ 79 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lower Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Place | 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 Morganville, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 79
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
NJ 79
2
Continue on NJ 79; CR 3
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 79; CR 3
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on NJ 79
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on CR 516
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lower Main Street
5
Continue on CR 516
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Maple Place
6
Take the ramp
197 ft
·
5 sec
7
Merge onto NJ 35
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 35
8
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
10
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 35
Merge onto NJ 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Turn right onto CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 50 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Middletown, NJ
Morning in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
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
27 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
16m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 72 percent of this drive takes place on major roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating NJ 35, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 5.8 miles. While the route transitions from highway speeds to local roads, the overall pace remains consistent and predictable. You will find that the drive maintains a steady flow, moving you efficiently from your starting point to your destination without the need for any scheduled stops along the way.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and NJ 79. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
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 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.1 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
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 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (NJ 35): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.1 miles (CR 50 / New Monmouth Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Middletown, 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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