Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.2 mi
8 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Asbury Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ covers 5.2 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 66, CR 16, West Bangs Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2 miles on NJ 66. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 66 | 2 mi | 2m |
| CR 16 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Bangs Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Green Grove Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Park Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Asbury Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NJ 66
— 2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Asbury Park, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
155 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gully Road
2
Turn right onto (17)
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bangs Avenue
4
Turn left onto Green Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Grove Road
5
Turn right onto NJ 66
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 66
6
Turn straight onto NJ 35
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
7
Continue on CR 16
326 ft
·
5 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
8
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 16
9
Arrive at destination
CR 16
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
(17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Turn right onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 17 / West Bangs Avenue
Turn left onto CR 17 / West Bangs Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Green Grove Road
Turn left onto Green Grove Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 66
Turn right onto NJ 66
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 16
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 16
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.86 one way
$1.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.94 | $1.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Asbury Park, NJ
Afternoon in Asbury Park on Saturday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
5.2 mi in 9m, mostly highway — 2 mi of that is on NJ 66.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on NJ 66.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 66 and CR 16. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near (17) / Old Corlies Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 5 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 0.1 miles (CR 17 / West Bangs Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Green Grove Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on NJ 66. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 17 / West Bangs Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Green Grove Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Asbury Park, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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