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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Newton, NJ

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

80.2 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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 Newton, NJ, NJ

Newton, NJ

MINEIA MARTINS

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Newton, NJ covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 18, US 202, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.2 miles on NJ 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.27 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

40.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 80.2 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 18 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.2 miles on NJ 18.

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.
NJ 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NJ 33.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 80.2 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 0.2 miles (NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | NJ 33

Turn left onto NJ 33

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
31.6 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
7
43.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 287

Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
48.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

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

Use the right lane. Exit 22B Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster,...
8
68.1 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 206

Take the exit onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

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 25 Toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

Towns Along This Route

Between Hamilton, NJ and Newton, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah and Netcong.

So Bound Brook

31.6 mi in | ~40m

Mahwah

36.1 mi in | ~48m

Netcong

48.1 mi in | ~1h 2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 18 22.2 mi 26m
US 202 17.9 mi 28m
US 206 11.8 mi 20m
I 287 11.7 mi 13m
NJ 34 3.6 mi 5m
Easton Avenue 3.4 mi 5m
NJ 33 3.3 mi 5m
Memorial Parkway 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: NJ 18 — 22.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 33
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on NJ-33; CR-547

0.2 mi · 17 sec · NJ-33; CR-547
5

Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34

219 ft · 3 sec · NJ 33; NJ 34
6

Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · NJ 33; NJ 34
7

Take the exit onto NJ 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
9

Merge onto NJ 18

22 mi · 26 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on NJ 18

1.9 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto (672)

0.2 mi · 18 sec · George Street
13

Turn left onto CR 609

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Landing Lane
14

Turn right onto CR 527

3.4 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
16

Merge onto I 287

7.2 mi · 8 min · I 287
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 287

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 22B Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong Use the right lane.
19

Merge onto US 202; US 206

18 mi · 28 min · US 202; US 206
Use the slight right lane.
20

Take the exit onto US 206

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 206
Toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
21

Merge onto I 80; US 206

1.3 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
22

Take the exit onto US 206

2.3 mi · 4 min · US 206
Exit 25 Toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on US 206

9.0 mi · 15 min · US 206
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn slight left onto US 206

0.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
25

Enter roundabout onto US 206; NJ 94; CR 519

248 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
26

Arrive at destination

US 206; NJ 94; CR 519

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 40.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.2 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 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.1 miles or 53m 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 Newton, 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 80.2 miles and 1h 56m.

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 NJ 18 for about 22.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.1 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

40 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

Ramapo, 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 40.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newton, NJ

The final approach into Newton, 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 Newton, 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.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 52.6
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $10 near mile 80.2
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour $10 near mile 36
View on nps.gov
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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 16.6
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 66.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.27 one way

$26.54 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $14.52 $29.04
premium $4.92 $15.54 $31.08
diesel $5.64 $17.82 $35.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 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

Brunswick Square - Tesla Supercharger

East Brunswick, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Walmart 3078 (East Brunswick, NJ)

East Brunswick, NJ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Freehold, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Old Bridge, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Old Bridge, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Joyce Kilmer Travel Plaza

East Brunswick, NJ

APPLEGREEN

8 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Midstate Mall

East Brunswick, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 CHARGESMART_EV: 3 Electrify America: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 LOOP: 1 EV Connect: 1 WALMART: 1 Blink Network: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.1 0 $8.42 $3.85
Efficient EV 20.1 0 $7.02 $3.21
EV Truck/SUV 32.1 0 $11.23 $5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Morning in Hamilton on Monday

Local time

8:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Newton, NJ

Morning in Newton on Monday

Local time

8:33 AM

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

12 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 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Newton, NJ covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 18, US 202, US 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 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 $13.27 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 80.2 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 0.2 miles (NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hamilton, NJ and Newton, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah and Netcong.

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