Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Maple Shade, NJ
Dawn Lio
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Hamilton and Maple Shade, this 22.7-mile connection is an efficient way to get across the state. Expect to spend about 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an economical route that keeps costs low. You will primarily utilize the Garden State Parkway, NJ 33, and Lakewood Road to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Because the trip is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about heavy travel logistics.
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
11.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch involves 18.7 miles on the Garden State Parkway. While the route is straightforward and efficient, the transition from high-speed parkway travel to the local stretches of NJ 33 and Lakewood Road requires you to stay alert for changing speed limits. It is a functional, no-nonsense journey designed for speed rather than leisure. Expect a steady, direct experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 33. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 22.7 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 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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 / none lanes.
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beac...
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NJ 166 North: Lakewood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NJ 166 North: Lakewood
5
22.7 mi into trip
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~30m in
|
Rivercrest Drive
Turn left onto Rivercrest Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Hamilton, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Island Beach State Park.
Gsp Toll South
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Island Beach State Park
20.8 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| NJ 33 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lakewood Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Route 37 West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rivercrest Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Suburban Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 18.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Maple Shade, 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
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 82
Toward NJ 37 East: Seaside Heights, Island Beach State Park
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 37
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Route 37 West
11
Continue on NJ 37
116 ft
·
4 sec
·
Route 37 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NJ 166 North: Lakewood
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NJ 166
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakewood Road
14
Turn right onto Suburban Drive
353 ft
·
17 sec
·
Suburban Drive
15
Turn left onto Rivercrest Drive
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Rivercrest Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Rivercrest Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 30-minute excursion, you do not need to worry about scheduling formal rest stops along the way. Your best strategy is to check traffic conditions on the Garden State Parkway before you head out, as highway volume can fluctuate quickly in this region. Given the low $4 fuel cost, you can easily fill up before you leave Hamilton and arrive in Maple Shade without needing to refuel. Take advantage of the trip's brevity by keeping your departure time flexible to avoid the peak of local commuting hours. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition off the parkway, as navigating the secondary roads like Lakewood Road requires a bit more focus than the open highway.
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 11.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 22.7 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.4 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Shade, 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 22.7 miles and 30m.
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 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maple Shade, NJ
The final approach into Maple Shade, 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 Maple Shade, 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
$3.76 one way
$7.51 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Garden State Parkway
(18.7 mi)
$1.12
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Maple Shade, NJ
Night in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
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
30m 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 Maple Shade, NJ covers 22.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 33, Lakewood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 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 $3.76 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 12 significant decision points across 22.7 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 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamilton, NJ and Maple Shade, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Island Beach State Park.
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