Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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 a quick getaway from Hamilton to the coast, this 101.5-mile journey to North Wildwood is a straightforward, single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive for a weekend escape. Budget roughly $17 for fuel to cover the distance, which is entirely contained within the Northeast region of New Jersey. Since the route is highly efficient, there is no need to split the drive into multiple days unless you prefer a leisurely pace. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from the inland area to the shore with minimal 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
50.8 miles from Hamilton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—a 94.4-mile stretch—on the Garden State Parkway, which provides a consistent, high-speed experience. The remainder of your 101.5-mile trek involves navigating NJ 33 and North Wildwood Boulevard to reach your final destination. Because it is a highway-focused drive, you should expect a steady, predictable pace rather than technical twists or turns. It is a functional route designed for efficiency, allowing you to cover the distance quickly before transitioning to local roads near the coast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 94.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and North Wildwood Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near (17) / Old Corlies Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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(17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Turn left onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~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
96.5 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 94.4 mi | 1h 49m |
| North Wildwood Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 33 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Spruce Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Anglesea Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 12th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 94.4 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and North Wildwood, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
155 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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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
94 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 6
Toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto NJ 147
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wildwood Boulevard
11
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Spruce Avenue
12
Continue on NJ 147; OD
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Anglesea Drive
13
Continue on CR 621; OD
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
New Jersey Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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East 12th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East 12th Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak shore traffic, which can significantly impact your 2-hour and 2-minute travel time. Since the entire trip is relatively short, you likely won't need scheduled stops, giving you the flexibility to head straight to your destination. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Garden State Parkway, as the long, uninterrupted 94.4-mile stretch means you will want to be prepared before settling into the cruise. Planning your departure for off-peak hours will help ensure you maintain a steady flow throughout the highway portion of your trip. Use this time as a simple transition from the inland region to the coast without the need for complex route planning.
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 50.8 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.4 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Wildwood, 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 101.5 miles and 2h 2m.
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 94.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.8 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 94.4 miles.
Arriving in North Wildwood, NJ
The final approach into North Wildwood, 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 North Wildwood, 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
$16.80 one way
$33.59 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.38 | $36.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.67
Garden State Parkway
(94.4 mi)
$5.67
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
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
North Wildwood, NJ
Night in North Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 2m 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 North Wildwood, NJ covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, North Wildwood Boulevard, NJ 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 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 $16.80 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 straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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