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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Collingswood, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

68.9 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Collingswood, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Collingswood, NJ covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Brighton Avenue, NJ 18 South, NJ 138 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.42 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

34.5 miles from Hamilton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 68.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brighton 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Collingswood, NJ is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Collingswood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brighton Avenue
NJ 18 South
NJ 138 West
Central Jersey Expressway
I 95
I 95 South
Trucks-Buses-Cars
New Jersey Turnpike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Brighton Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Gully Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Gully Road
2

Turn left onto Brighton Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Brighton Avenue
3

Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South

0.2 mi · 22 sec · NJ 18 South
4

Merge slight right

1.1 mi · 1 min
5

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant

0.2 mi · 26 sec · NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
6

Merge slight left

1.7 mi · 2 min
7

Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

28 mi · 31 min · Central Jersey Expressway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
9

Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

479 ft · 23 sec · I 95 Toll, NJTP
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden

0.1 mi · 29 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
11

Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Trucks-Buses-Cars
12

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

8.4 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike
13

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

0.5 mi · 56 sec · NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NJ 73 North: Camden
16

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 43 sec
17

Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 4 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

0.2 mi · 29 sec · CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
20

Turn slight right onto Berlin Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Berlin Road
21

Continue on Potter Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Potter Street
22

Continue on Ellis Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Ellis Street
23

Continue on South Haddon Avenue

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Haddon Avenue
24

Turn right onto Harvard Avenue

387 ft · 17 sec · Harvard Avenue
25

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 34.5 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 43m 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 15 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.5 miles or 43m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collingswood, 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 68.9 miles and 1h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 34.5 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 43m into the drive

town in Nottinghamshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, NJ

34 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

Lakewood, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Collingswood, NJ

The final approach into Collingswood, 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

$11.42 one way

$22.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.51 $25.02
premium $4.93 $13.36 $26.72
diesel $5.61 $15.21 $30.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.7 0 $7.23 $3.31
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.03 $2.76
EV Truck/SUV 27.6 0 $9.65 $4.41

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Late night in Hamilton on Thursday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collingswood, NJ

Late night in Collingswood on Thursday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Mansfield, NJ

34 mi in

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 27m 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 Collingswood, NJ covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brighton Avenue, NJ 18 South, NJ 138 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 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 $11.42 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 Collingswood, NJ is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Collingswood, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to Collingswood, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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