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Trip from Bridgeton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

99.5 mi

160 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bridgeton, NJ, NJ

Bridgeton, NJ

James Kampeis

Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Hamilton, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

49.7 miles from Bridgeton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 99.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
10.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | NJ 47 / North 2nd Street

Turn left onto NJ 47 / North 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
33.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 40

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
6
51 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
98.4 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 100A Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.

Gsp Toll North

41.6 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 56.5 mi 1h 6m
Harding Highway 5.9 mi 7m
West Main Street 5.6 mi 6m
East Mays Landing Road 5.4 mi 7m
Pomona Road 4.8 mi 8m
Millville Road 4.8 mi 7m
Wrangleboro Road 2.9 mi 5m
East Broad Street 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 56.5 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.

1

Start on this road

179 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn right

47 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto NJ 77

317 ft · 13 sec · North Pearl Street
4

Turn left onto NJ 49

0.8 mi · 57 sec · East Broad Street
5

Continue on NJ 49

1.9 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street East
6

Continue on NJ 49

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bridgeton Millville Pike
7

Continue on NJ 49

5.6 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto NJ 47

0.5 mi · 44 sec · North 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto East Broad Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
10

Continue on CR 552 Spur

5.4 mi · 7 min · East Mays Landing Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on CR 552

2.4 mi · 3 min · Millville-Mays Landing Road
12

Continue on CR 552

1.5 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
13

Continue on CR 552; CR 557 Truck

4.8 mi · 7 min · Millville Road
14

Merge onto US 40; CR 557 Truck

1.6 mi · 2 min · Harding Highway
15

Turn right onto CR 617

522 ft · 12 sec · Absecon Road
16

Continue on CR 617

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Somers Point Road
17

Continue on US 40

4.3 mi · 5 min · Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 40

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
19

Merge onto US 40; US 322

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Black Horse Pike
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 23 sec
21

Continue on CR 575

2.9 mi · 5 min · Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on CR 575

4.8 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
23

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
24

Merge onto GSP

9.1 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway
25

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

47 mi · 55 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 100A Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach Use the slight right lane.
27

Merge onto NJ 33

0.5 mi · 58 sec · NJ 33
28

Turn right onto (17)

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
29

Turn right onto Gully Road

155 ft · 4 sec · Gully Road
30

Arrive at destination

Gully Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.7 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.7 miles or 1h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bridgeton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bridgeton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 99.5 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgeton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 56.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.7 mi from Bridgeton, NJ · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Bridgeton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hamilton, NJ

The final approach into Hamilton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hamilton, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 99.5
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.46 one way

$32.93 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.02 $36.03
premium $4.92 $19.28 $38.56
diesel $5.64 $22.11 $44.21

Estimated Tolls: $3.39

Garden State Parkway (56.5 mi) $3.39

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa

Millville, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Stafford Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Barnegat, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Toms River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brick Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Larson Ford

Lakewood, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

Causeway Ford

Stafford Township, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 Tesla: 6 EV Connect: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 EVIUM: 1 CHARGEUP: 1 Blink Network: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.8 0 $10.45 $4.78
Efficient EV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98
EV Truck/SUV 39.8 0 $13.93 $6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bridgeton, NJ

Morning in Bridgeton on Monday

Local time

11:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hamilton, NJ

Morning in Hamilton on Monday

Local time

11:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 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

2h 10m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Harding Highway, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 miles from Bridgeton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 99.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bridgeton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.

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