Origin
Union Beach, NJ
Late night in Union Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Beach, 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
11m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Middletown, NJ
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Trip Overview
Union Beach to Middletown is 6.4 miles and takes about 11 minutes via Middle Road and NJ 35, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic detour. You won't need an overnight stay, and the minimal distance means you can easily complete this journey with time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 35 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Poole Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| New Monmouth Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Florence Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Edmunds Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— 1.9 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Beach, NJ and Middletown, NJ.
1
Start on CR 39
212 ft
·
11 sec
·
Florence Avenue
2
Turn left onto Edmunds Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edmunds Avenue
3
Turn right onto Poole Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Poole Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 516
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
5
Turn right onto CR 516
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Avenue
6
Turn left onto NJ 35; CR 516
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 35; CR 516
7
Turn right onto CR 50
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Monmouth Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kings Highway
9
Arrive at destination
CR 50
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — 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
|
Edmunds Avenue
Turn left onto Edmunds Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Poole Avenue
Turn right onto Poole Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 516 / Laurel Avenue
Turn right onto CR 516 / Laurel Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Turn right onto CR 50 / New Monmouth Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 50 / Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto CR 50 / Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
4:51 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
41 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
11m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a turn is 1.9 miles along Middle Road. You'll navigate a mix of local streets and main roads like NJ 35 and Poole Avenue. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction rather than long, straightaways, which is typical of many community-focused drives.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on Middle 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 Edmunds Avenue.
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 11m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Edmunds Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Poole Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (CR 516 / Laurel Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick local excursion. You'll be back before you know it, with plenty of time for other weekend activities.
Family Friendly
With only 6.4 miles and an estimated 11 minutes of driving, this route is short enough to keep kids from getting restless. The complexity is low (3/10), making navigation straightforward for the driver.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.4 miles and 11 minutes, this is a very comfortable solo distance. It's a simple, quick drive that won't feel like a chore at all.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.4-mile route is a good option for a first-time driver, as it's short and has a low complexity score of 3/10. Just be prepared for some turns on local roads.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.9 miles on Middle 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 (Edmunds Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Poole Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (CR 516 / Laurel Avenue): 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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