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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

69.3 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ, NJ

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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, Werimus Road, NJ 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.47 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

34.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 69.3 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Werimus Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.4 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 14 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 65.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Werimus Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near (17) / Old Corlies Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | (17) / Old Corlies Avenue

Turn left onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m 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 right lanes.
8
67 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood

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 168 Toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
8
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
7
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | CR 502 / Washington Avenue

Turn left onto CR 502 / Washington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 65.4 mi 1h 25m
Werimus Road 1.4 mi 2m
NJ 33 0.6 mi 1m
Van Emburgh Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Washington Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Old Corlies Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Gully Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 65.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Woodcliff Lake, 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

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 33
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5

Merge onto GSP

2.4 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec
7

Continue on GSP

63 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 168 Toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

114 ft · 10 sec
Toward CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto CR 502

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto CR 71

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
12

Continue on CR 71; CR 112

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Werimus Road
13

Continue on CR 71

0.9 mi · 1 min · Werimus Road
14

Arrive at destination

CR 71; CR 90

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 34.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.4 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 69.3 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 45m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodcliff Lake, 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 69.3 miles and 1h 32m.

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 65.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.6 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

35 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 69.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.4 miles.

Arriving in Woodcliff Lake, NJ

The final approach into Woodcliff Lake, 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 Woodcliff Lake, 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 47.8
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 57.3
View on nps.gov
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 40.6
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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 14.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.47 one way

$22.93 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.92 $13.43 $26.86
diesel $5.64 $15.40 $30.79

Estimated Tolls: $3.92

Garden State Parkway (65.4 mi) $3.92

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

$11

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.28 $3.33
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Morning in Hamilton on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Morning in Woodcliff Lake on Monday

Local time

9:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

21 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 32m 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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Werimus Road, 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 34.6 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 $11.47 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 69.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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