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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Absecon, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

64.1 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Hamilton, NJ

Garrison Gao

Downtown Absecon, NJ, NJ

Absecon, NJ

Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Absecon, NJ covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, US 9, NJ 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.4 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 9. 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 (17) / Old Corlies Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 64.1 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 ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | (17) / Old Corlies Avenue

Turn left onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 33

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | US 9

Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 48 Toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Absecon, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Smithville along the way.

Smithville

54.5 mi in | ~1h 5m | via US 9

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 52.4 mi 1h 1m
US 9 9.6 mi 15m
NJ 33 1.3 mi 2m
Old Corlies Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Gully Road <0.1 mi <1m
East Faunce Landing Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 52.4 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Absecon, NJ.

1

Start on Gully Road

155 ft · 5 sec · Gully Road
2

Turn left onto (17)

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
3

Turn left onto NJ 33

1.2 mi · 2 min · NJ 33
4

Take the exit

272 ft · 9 sec
Toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
5

Turn left onto NJ 33

118 ft · 2 sec · NJ 33
6

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33

0.1 mi · 10 sec · NJ 33
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8

Merge onto GSP

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 9

9.6 mi · 15 min · US 9
Exit 48 Toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto East Faunce Landing Road

71 ft · 3 sec · East Faunce Landing Road
11

Arrive at destination

East Faunce Landing Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 39m into the drive

Downtown Ocean Acres, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ocean Acres, NJ

32 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

Brick, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ocean Acres, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Absecon, NJ

The final approach into Absecon, 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

$10.63 one way

$21.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.64 $23.28
premium $4.93 $12.43 $24.86
diesel $5.61 $14.15 $28.30

Estimated Tolls: $3.15

Garden State Parkway (52.4 mi) $3.15

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: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.73 $3.08
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Late night in Hamilton on Saturday

Local time

1:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Absecon, NJ

Late night in Absecon on Saturday

Local time

1:53 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 21m 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 Hamilton, NJ to Absecon, NJ covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 9, NJ 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.63 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 64.1 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

On the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Absecon, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Smithville along the way.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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