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1h 19m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
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Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Woodland Park, NJ
David Kanigan
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m 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, US 46, State Route 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.61 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
29.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 58.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.3 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
769 ft
Total Descent
471 ft
Highest Point
376 ft
~58.1 mi in
Elevation Range
363 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 58.1 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 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (NJ 3 / State Route 3): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NJ 3 / State Route 3
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Woodland Park, Little Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Alexandria Court
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 52.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 46 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| State Route 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Browertown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Overmount Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pershing Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Woodland Park, NJ.
Start on Gully Road
Turn left onto (17)
Turn left onto NJ 33
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 635
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
Turn right onto Overmount Avenue
Turn left onto Pershing Place
Turn left onto Alexandria Court
Arrive at destination
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.
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 58.1 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.1 miles or 38m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodland Park, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hamilton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 58.1 miles and 1h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.1 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 58.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Woodland Park, 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 Woodland Park, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.14
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
$10
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Woodland Park on Sunday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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