Origin
Delanco, NJ
Afternoon in Delanco on Saturday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delanco, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delanco, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Delanco, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 54.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via Central Jersey Expressway, Burlington Pike, and Burlington-Bordentown Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a manageable distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get where you're going without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 28.8 mi | 33m |
| Burlington Pike | 9 mi | 14m |
| Burlington-Bordentown Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Robbinsville Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Warren Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Burlington Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Beverly Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 28.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delanco, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 543
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Avenue
3
Continue on CR 543
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Street
4
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beverly Road
5
Turn slight left onto US 130; CR 543
378 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burlington Pike
6
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Continue on US 130; CR 543
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Burlington Pike
8
Continue on US 130
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Burlington-Bordentown Road
9
Continue on US 130
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Pike
10
Continue on US 130; US 206
376 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 130/US 206 Northbound
11
Continue on US 130; US 206
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Burlington Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on US 130
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 195
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on NJ 138
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 138
17
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
19
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
2 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
22
Merge onto GSP
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
25
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
26
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
27
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Delanco, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 53.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
7
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward GSR North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
8
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward GSP North
8
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.04 one way
$18.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Garden State Parkway
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
2:10 PM
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
1 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
1h 14m 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 drive offers a mixed profile, with 59% of the route utilizing highways. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 28.8 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, providing a consistent, faster-paced segment. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating roads like Burlington Pike and Burlington-Bordentown Road, which will likely introduce more local traffic and varying speed limits. The character of the drive shifts from open highway to more integrated local routes, so be prepared for changes in driving conditions.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 20.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delanco, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward New Jersey Turnpike, Gsr North and Gsp North.
New Jersey Turnpike
20.6 mi in
|
~32m
Gsr North
50.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Gsp North
50.6 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hamilton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. 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 Hamilton, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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