[1] A short distance past this intersection, the route becomes a four-lane divided highway that passes through suburban development with some woods.
[1][2] Past the Allenwood Circle, the road continues northwest to a partial interchange with the Garden State Parkway.
[2] The route enters wooded residential and business areas where it intersects with Belmar Boulevard and Megill Road, which are both distinct segments of CR 18.
[1][2] At the traffic circle, Route 34 turns northwest to run concurrently with Route 33 on a four-lane divided highway that passes businesses, crossing into Howell and passing over the Southern Secondary railroad line operated by the Delaware & Raritan River Railroad.
[1] It passes through wooded areas of Naval Weapons Station Earle and enters Colts Neck.
[1] Past this interchange, Route 34 becomes a two-lane undivided road that passes development and Delicious Orchards before crossing the intersection of CR 537.
[1] The route continues into wooded areas of homes, crossing into Holmdel, where it intersects with Newman Springs Road/West Main Street (CR 520).
[1][2] After this intersection, the road continues past homes and farms before turning northwest and entering Marlboro.
Upon passing under the Henry Hudson Trail, the route entirely enters Matawan, continuing northwest as four-lane Middlesex Street.