Origin
Haddonfield, NJ
Night in Haddonfield on Friday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haddonfield, 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 24m
Distance
68 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haddonfield, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 68-mile drive from Haddonfield, NJ, to Hamilton, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Central Jersey Expressway and I-295, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of the journey on these main roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. Given its relatively short distance and focused highway profile, this route is best suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey for this journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 68 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 68-mile journey. With 92% of the drive on major roadways like the Central Jersey Expressway and I-295, you'll encounter consistent, faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 33.6 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a substantial period of steady driving. This profile suggests a route designed for efficient transit rather than scenic exploration, with minimal deviations from high-speed corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in near Exit 60.
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 68 miles you will encounter 19 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 29 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
29 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Exit 60
Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
7
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Haddonfield, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Belmar, Gsr North and Gsp North.
Belmar
29 mi in
|
~36m
|
via Exit 60
Gsr North
63.9 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Gsp North
64.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 33.6 mi | 39m |
| I 295 | 25 mi | 28m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Kings Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Marlton Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 195 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Exit 60 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 33.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haddonfield, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on West Cottage Avenue
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Cottage Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 669
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Warwick Road
3
Turn right onto NJ 41; CR 573
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto NJ 41
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NJ 41
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto NJ 41; NJ 154
495 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brace Road
6
Turn right onto NJ 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Marlton Pike
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 295
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Exit 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Exit 60
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
11
Merge onto I 195
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 138
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 138
13
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
15
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
2 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
18
Merge onto GSP
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
21
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
22
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
23
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Haddonfield, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Haddonfield, 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
$11.27 one way
$22.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Night in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
34 mi in
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
3 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 24m 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 Haddonfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, I 295, Garden State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Haddonfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 29 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Haddonfield, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Belmar, Gsr North and Gsp North.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.
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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