Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Edgewater, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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, GSP Toll North, Garden State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 59 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Edgewater, NJ is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Edgewater, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Corlies Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike | — | — |
| New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur | — | — |
| NJ 495 East | — | — |
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 Edgewater, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
GSP Toll North
5
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
9
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
13
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
15
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel
16
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
18
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Highway
19
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Boulevard East
20
Turn left onto Baldwin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Baldwin Avenue
21
Turn left onto Port Imperial Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Port Imperial Boulevard
22
Continue on River Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
23
Turn left onto Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Edgewater, NJ
The final approach into Edgewater, 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
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$16
Total
$26
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Edgewater, NJ
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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 20m 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 Edgewater, NJ covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Corlies Avenue, GSP Toll North, Garden State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.78 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 Edgewater, NJ is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Edgewater, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to Edgewater, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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