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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

76.8 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Hamilton, NJ

Garrison Gao

city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Brigantine, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Corlies Avenue, NJ 66 East, GSP Toll South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.73 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.

Midpoint

38.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 76.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Corlies Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Corlies Avenue
NJ 66 East
GSP Toll South
Garden State Parkway
US 30 East
White Horse Pike
Absecon Boulevard
Acua Wind Farm

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Old Corlies Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Brigantine, NJ.

1

Start on Gully Road

154 ft · 5 sec · Gully Road
2

Turn left onto Old Corlies Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
3

Turn left

1.2 mi · 2 min
4

Take the exit slight left toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard

272 ft · 9 sec · NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
5

Turn left

118 ft · 2 sec
6

Keep slight right

0.1 mi · 10 sec
7

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

0.5 mi · 59 sec · GSP Toll South
8

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City
10

Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike

1.3 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike
11

Continue on Absecon Boulevard

6.9 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard
12

Take the exit slight right toward Acua Wind Farm

187 ft · 7 sec · Acua Wind Farm
13

Continue on Absecon Boulevard

522 ft · 16 sec · Absecon Boulevard
14

Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

151 ft · 7 sec · North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
15

Continue on Huron Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Huron Avenue
16

Turn left onto Brigantine Boulevard

2.6 mi · 4 min · Brigantine Boulevard
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brigantine Circle

121 ft · 4 sec · Brigantine Circle
18

Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard
19

Continue on West Brigantine Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · West Brigantine Avenue
20

Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

0.1 mi · 27 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
21

Enter the roundabout toward the route

190 ft · 7 sec · the route
22

Arrive at your destination

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 38.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.

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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 50m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brigantine, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hamilton, NJ

This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hamilton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.4 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 50m into the drive

Downtown Bass River, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bass River, NJ

38 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

Maple Shade, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bass River, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brigantine, NJ

The final approach into Brigantine, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.73 one way

$25.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.94 $27.89
premium $4.93 $14.89 $29.79
diesel $5.61 $16.96 $33.91

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: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.06 $3.69
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
EV Truck/SUV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Evening in Hamilton on Thursday

Local time

7:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brigantine, NJ

Evening in Brigantine on Thursday

Local time

7:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Bass River, NJ

38 mi in

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 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 41m 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 Brigantine, NJ covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Corlies Avenue, NJ 66 East, GSP Toll South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.73 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.
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to Brigantine, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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