Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Roselle Park, NJ
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The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Westfield Avenue West, NJ 33 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 53m highway drive covering 40.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Westfield Avenue West. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.9 miles on Garden State Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Westfield Avenue West. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles (Exit 137): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.9 miles (CR 627 / Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Exit 137 toward NJ 28: Elizabeth, Cranford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CR 627 / Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Grant Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 36.9 mi | 46m |
| Westfield Avenue West | 1 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Exit 137 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Grant Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Roselle Park, NJ.
Start on Gully Road
Turn left onto (17)
Turn left onto NJ 33
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on GSP
Take the exit onto Exit 137
Turn left onto NJ 28
Continue on NJ 28
Turn left onto CR 627
Turn right onto East Grant Avenue
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roselle Park, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Roselle Park on Thursday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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