Origin
Port Reading, NJ
Late night in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Reading, NJ to Middletown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Reading, NJ
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Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Port Reading to Middletown, New Jersey, expect a short, direct journey covering approximately 20 miles. This route typically takes about 32 minutes to complete, making it an ideal quick trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads, specifically 2nd Avenue, Port Reading Avenue, and Rahway Avenue, rather than utilizing major highways. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this drive is highly economical for those needing to cross the region. It functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 35 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| US 9 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Port Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rahway Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 35
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on Langford Avenue
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Langford Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Reading Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Rahway Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 514
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 9
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 35
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 35
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
12
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 9
Merge onto US 9
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CR 50 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
24 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
30m 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 20-mile stretch is strictly a local, turn-heavy drive that avoids highways entirely. You won't find any long, monotonous interstate stretches here, as the route relies on navigating through local corridors like Rahway Avenue. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by frequent turns and changing traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. The nature of the road requires your full attention as you move through these Northeast communities. Expect a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over open-road travel.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on NJ 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 35 and US 9. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Avenue.
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 19.4 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 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: near the start (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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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