Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 21m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 21m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 1h 21m 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 North Caldwell, 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 280 | — | — |
| I 280 West | — | — |
| Essex Freeway | — | — |
| CR 527 North | — | — |
| Eagle Rock Avenue | — | — |
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 North Caldwell, 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
42 mi
·
54 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
9
Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
161 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 280 West: The Oranges
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 280 West: The Oranges
13
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Essex Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston
15
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
17
Turn left onto Roseland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Roseland Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
19
Turn right onto Smull Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Smull Avenue
20
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
21
Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
22
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
23
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
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 North Caldwell, NJ
The final approach into North Caldwell, 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
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
North Caldwell, NJ
Afternoon in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
14 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 21m 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 North Caldwell, NJ covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is easy. At 1h 21m 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 North Caldwell, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to North Caldwell, 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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