Origin
Florham Park, NJ
Afternoon in Florham Park on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florham Park, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, NJ 24 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 58.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanover Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is easy. At 1h 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 Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | — | — |
| Columbia Turnpike | — | — |
| NJ 24 East | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | — | — |
| GSP | — | — |
| GSP South | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanover Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florham Park, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Hanover Road
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn right onto Columbia Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Turnpike
4
Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
5
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
8
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
GSP: G.S. Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on GSP South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP South
11
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
13
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
16
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
18
Turn right onto Gully Road
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Florham Park, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Florham Park, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$16
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
1:26 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
23 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 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 Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Columbia Turnpike, NJ 24 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Florham Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 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.
The drive from Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florham Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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