Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 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 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Palisades Park, NJ
Jonny M
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 Western Spur | — | — |
| US 46 | — | — |
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 Palisades Park, 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 left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11 mi
·
15 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
17
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
19
Turn left onto Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broad Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 28.7 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Palisades Park, NJ
Afternoon in Palisades Park on Saturday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
15 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 15m 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?
57.3 mi in 1h 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Old Corlies Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Palisades Park, NJ is easy. At 1h 15m 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 Palisades Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palisades 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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