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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Hamilton, NJ

Garrison Gao

borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Roselle Park, NJ

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Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | Exit 137

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 137 Toward NJ 28: Elizabeth, Cranford
6
39.9 mi into trip | ~52m in | CR 627 / Chestnut Street

Turn left onto CR 627 / Chestnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
40.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | East Grant Avenue

Turn right onto East Grant Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
40.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 36.9 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Roselle Park, NJ.

1

Start on Gully Road

155 ft · 5 sec · Gully Road
2

Turn left onto (17)

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
3

Turn left onto NJ 33

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 33
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5

Merge onto GSP

2.4 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec
7

Continue on GSP

35 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto Exit 137

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 137
Exit 137 Toward NJ 28: Elizabeth, Cranford Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto NJ 28

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Avenue East
10

Continue on NJ 28

1.0 mi · 2 min · Westfield Avenue West
11

Turn left onto CR 627

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto East Grant Avenue

296 ft · 18 sec · East Grant Avenue
13

Turn left

124 ft · 14 sec
14

Turn left

218 ft · 15 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Staten Island, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roselle Park, NJ

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.66 one way

$13.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
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

Garden State Parkway (36.9 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Night in Hamilton on Thursday

Local time

11:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roselle Park, NJ

Night in Roselle Park on Thursday

Local time

11:00 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

53m 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 Roselle Park, NJ covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Westfield Avenue West, NJ 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.66 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.
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.
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.
The route from Hamilton, NJ to Roselle Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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