Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Evening in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Brigantine, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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, Absecon Boulevard, Brigantine Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.73 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.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 76.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Absecon Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.9 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 22 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 60.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Absecon Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near (17) / Old Corlies Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 (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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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(17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Turn left onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 40
Toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
6
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamilton, NJ and Brigantine, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City and Acua Wind Farm.
Atlantic City
63 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Acua Wind Farm
71.5 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 60.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Absecon Boulevard | 7 mi | 11m |
| Brigantine Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Brigantine Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| NJ 33 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| White Horse Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Huron Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Brigantine, 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
61 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40
Toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
White Horse Pike
11
Continue on US 30
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Absecon Boulevard
12
Take the exit
187 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Acua Wind Farm
13
Continue on Absecon Boulevard
522 ft
·
15 sec
·
Absecon Boulevard
14
Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
15
Continue on NJ 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Huron Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto NJ 87
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Brigantine Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 638
122 ft
·
4 sec
·
Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
18
Continue on CR 638
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
19
Continue on CR 638
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Brigantine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Roosevelt Boulevard
21
Enter roundabout
190 ft
·
6 sec
22
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 38.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 46m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brigantine, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hamilton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamilton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hamilton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
Arriving in Brigantine, NJ
The final approach into Brigantine, 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
$12.73 one way
$25.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.66
Garden State Parkway
(60.9 mi)
$3.66
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Brigantine, NJ
Evening in Brigantine on Friday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Bass River, NJ
38 mi in
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
2 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
1h 41m 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 Brigantine, NJ covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Absecon Boulevard, Brigantine Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.73 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 76.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 (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.
Between Hamilton, NJ and Brigantine, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City and Acua Wind Farm.
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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