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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

100.4 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Hamilton, NJ

Garrison Gao

Downtown Bridgeton, NJ, NJ

Bridgeton, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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, CR 552, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.61 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Hamilton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 100.4 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.6 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 26 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 56.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and CR 552. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NJ 33.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 100.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

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
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona

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 44 Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona
5
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road

Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575 / Pomona Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street

Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Hamilton, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.

Cr 575

58.7 mi in | ~1h 10m

Cr 561 Alt: Pomona

58.7 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 56.6 mi 1h 6m
CR 552 13.9 mi 20m
East Main Street 5.6 mi 6m
US 40 4.8 mi 6m
Pomona Road 4.5 mi 8m
Wrangleboro Road 2.9 mi 4m
East Broad Street 2.5 mi 3m
Bridgeton Millville Pike 2.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 56.6 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Bridgeton, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 44 Toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto CR 561 Alternate; CR 575

4.5 mi · 8 min · Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on CR 575

2.9 mi · 4 min · Wrangleboro Road
12

Turn right onto US 40; US 322

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Black Horse Pike
13

Take the exit onto US 40

4.8 mi · 6 min · US 40
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on CR 617

522 ft · 19 sec · Absecon Road
15

Turn left onto US 40; NJ 50

1.7 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway
16

Turn left onto CR 552; CR 557 Truck

14 mi · 20 min · CR 552; CR 557 Truck
17

Continue on CR 552 Spur

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto NJ 47

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North 2nd Street
19

Turn right onto NJ 49; CR 555

5.6 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on NJ 49

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bridgeton Millville Pike
21

Continue on NJ 49

1.9 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street East
22

Continue on NJ 49

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street
23

Turn right onto NJ 77

111 ft · 7 sec · North Pearl Street
24

Turn left

49 ft · 5 sec
25

Turn right

29 ft · 2 sec
26

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.2 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hamilton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hamilton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 56.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.2 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bridgeton, NJ

The final approach into Bridgeton, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bridgeton, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.61 one way

$33.23 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.18 $36.36
premium $4.92 $19.46 $38.91
diesel $5.64 $22.31 $44.61

Estimated Tolls: $3.40

Garden State Parkway (56.6 mi) $3.40

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Jersey Shore Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Tinton Falls, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Stafford Township, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brick Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Toms River, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Barnegat, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tinton Falls, NJ

Tinton Falls, NJ

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Larson Ford

Lakewood, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

Lester Glenn Ford

Ocean Township, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 4 CHARGESMART_EV: 3 Electrify America: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.79 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.06 $6.43

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Morning in Hamilton on Monday

Local time

10:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeton, NJ

Morning in Bridgeton on Monday

Local time

10:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 11m 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 Bridgeton, NJ covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, CR 552, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 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 $16.61 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 100.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamilton, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 575 and Cr 561 Alt: Pomona.

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