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Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
96.9 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carneys Point, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
This 96.9-mile drive from Carneys Point, NJ, to Hamilton, NJ, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 31 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for completing without needing an overnight stay. You'll be navigating local roads like Shell Road and Hollywood Avenue for the majority of this journey, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16. Given its relatively short duration and local road focus, this route offers a relaxed pace for a day trip within the Northeast region.
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
48.4 miles from Carneys Point, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 96.9-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be constantly navigating through towns and local communities, utilizing roads such as Pennsville-Auburn Road. There isn't a single 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving mentioned, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. This means you'll experience a dynamic driving experience, more akin to navigating a series of connected neighborhoods rather than a continuous open road.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carneys Point, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carneys Point, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hollywood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsville-Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hawks Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wiley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJTP Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Carneys Point, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
Start on Center Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shell Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hollywood Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Hollywood Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsville-Auburn Road
Turn left onto Hawks Bridge Road
Turn left onto Wiley Road
Take the exit slight left toward NJTP Toll North
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight left
Continue straight
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Continue on Route 33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Continue straight
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
Turn right onto Gully Road
Arrive at your destination
This 1 hour and 31-minute drive is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Consider leaving in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic on the local roads. With no long highway stretches, you can be flexible with stops and enjoy the local scenery as you go. The $16 fuel estimate suggests keeping your tank topped up is a good idea, as you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on highways. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to local speed limits, as they can vary frequently on these turn-heavy local roads.
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.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 45m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Carneys Point, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Carneys Point, NJ
This is one driving day of about 96.9 miles and 1h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.4 mi from Carneys Point, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Carneys Point, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.06 one way
$32.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.57 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Carneys Point on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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