Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Carneys Point, NJ
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
95.2 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hamilton to Carneys Point, you are looking at a 95.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the New Jersey Turnpike, Central Jersey Expressway, and NJ 138 to navigate across the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your needs for this point-to-point transit. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, it serves as a reliable connection between these two New Jersey locations without unnecessary complexity.
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
47.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 93% of this 95.2-mile drive takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 58.3 miles. The road maintains a consistent pace, prioritizing speed and directness over local sightseeing or winding secondary roads. While the terrain remains largely consistent throughout the trip, the focus here is strictly on high-speed transit. You can anticipate a steady, predictable flow of traffic that allows you to settle into a comfortable rhythm behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 58.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Central Jersey Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 95.2 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
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 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
9
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
8
42.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Towns Along This Route
Between Hamilton, NJ and Carneys Point, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Camden, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Wilmington.
Njtp: New York
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
Camden
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp
32.9 mi in
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~41m
Njtp South: Camden
33 mi in
|
~41m
Trucks-Buses-Cars
33.2 mi in
|
~42m
Wilmington
42.1 mi in
|
~52m
|
via NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 58.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 27.6 mi | 31m |
| NJ 138 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gully Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Pennsville-Auburn Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 18 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 58.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Carneys Point, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
4
Merge onto NJ 18
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 6B
Toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJ 138
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 138
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 195
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
49 mi
·
56 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
16
Merge onto NJTP
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 1
Toward NJ 140, CR 540: Penns Grove, Deepwater
18
Turn right onto NJ 140
86 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hawks Bridge Road
19
Turn right onto CR 551
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsville-Auburn Road
20
Turn left onto CR 618
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto US 130
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Shell Road
22
Continue on US 130
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Shell Road
23
Turn right onto Center Street
88 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Street
24
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around peak traffic hours to ensure a smooth 1-hour and 55-minute transit. You won't need to worry about scheduling formal stops, as the duration is manageable without a break. Make sure to keep your $16 fuel budget in mind before you head out, as refueling options are most convenient along the major highway segments. To make the most of your trip, check the live traffic reports for the New Jersey Turnpike before leaving Hamilton, as this segment accounts for the majority of your time on the road. Taking this proactive approach ensures you spend less time idling and more time reaching your destination in Carneys Point.
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 47.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 59m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carneys Point, 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 95.2 miles and 1h 55m.
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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 58.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.6 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carneys Point, NJ
The final approach into Carneys Point, 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 Carneys Point, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.75 one way
$31.51 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.24 | $34.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.16
New Jersey Turnpike
(58.3 mi)
$8.16
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
$16
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Carneys Point, NJ
Night in Carneys Point on Sunday
Local time
9:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
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 55m 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 Carneys Point, NJ covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Central Jersey Expressway, NJ 138. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.6 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 $15.75 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 18 significant decision points across 95.2 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamilton, NJ and Carneys Point, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Camden, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Wilmington.
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