Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egg Harbor City, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Egg Harbor City to Hamilton is 66.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Garden State Parkway and White Horse Pike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. With 85% of the journey on highways, expect a largely efficient trip that makes for a solid day drive without feeling rushed. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the total mileage spent on faster-paced roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 56.5 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent cruising experience for a large portion of the trip. As you transition to roads like the White Horse Pike and Pomona Road, the character might shift slightly, but the overall profile remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a relatively smooth journey without many technical sections, making it easy to maintain a steady pace.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and White Horse Pike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (CR 575 / Pomona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 30; CR 563 / White Horse Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 575 / Pomona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Egg Harbor City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 56.5 mi | 1h 6m |
| White Horse Pike | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Pomona Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Philadelphia Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Egg Harbor City, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
Start on NJ 50
Turn right onto US 30; CR 563
Turn left onto CR 575
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 33
Turn right onto (17)
Turn right onto Gully Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Egg Harbor City, NJ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Egg Harbor City, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.97 | $25.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Egg Harbor City on Saturday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
2:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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.
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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