Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
71.2 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Park Ridge, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 $11.80 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
35.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Corlies Avenue | — | — |
| GSP Toll North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| CR 502 | — | — |
| CR 502 West | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Van Emburgh Avenue | — | — |
| Werimus Road | — | — |
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 Park Ridge, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
CR 502: Washington, Westwood
9
Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
10
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Van Emburgh Avenue
12
Continue on Werimus Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Werimus Road
13
Continue on Werimus Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Werimus Road
14
Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcliff Avenue
15
Turn left onto Pascack Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pascack Road
16
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 35.6 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 48m 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.6 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park Ridge, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 71.2 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 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
$11.80 one way
$23.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Park Ridge, NJ
Afternoon in Park Ridge on Saturday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 36m 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?
71.2 mi in 1h 36m 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.
16 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 Park Ridge, NJ is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Park Ridge, 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 36m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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