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Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

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Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Hamilton, NJ

Garrison Gao

Downtown Ventnor City, NJ, NJ

Ventnor City, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m 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, Tilton Road, Downbeach Express for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.45 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

37.5 miles from Hamilton, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 75.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Tilton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.9 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 17 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 64.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Tilton Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near (17) / Old Corlies Avenue.

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 75.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | (17) / Old Corlies Avenue

Turn left onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 33

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m 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 left lanes.
8
67 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36 Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City
6
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | CR 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD / Ventnor Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hamilton, NJ and Ventnor City, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 563: Northfield and Margate City.

Cr 563: Northfield

67 mi in | ~1h 19m

Margate City

67 mi in | ~1h 19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 64.9 mi 1h 15m
Tilton Road 2.4 mi 4m
Downbeach Express 1.8 mi 2m
Ventnor Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
NJ 33 1.3 mi 2m
North Jerome Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Margate Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
East Mill Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 64.9 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Ventnor City, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · NJ 33
4

Take the exit

272 ft · 9 sec
Toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
5

Turn left onto NJ 33

118 ft · 2 sec · NJ 33
6

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33

0.1 mi · 10 sec · NJ 33
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8

Merge onto GSP

65 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 36 Toward CR 563: Northfield, Margate City Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto CR 563

2.4 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on CR 563

0.5 mi · 46 sec · East Mill Road
12

Continue on CR 563

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard
13

Continue on CR 563

1.8 mi · 2 min · Downbeach Express
14

Continue on CR 563

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue
15

At end of road, turn left onto CR 629; OD

1.7 mi · 2 min · Ventnor Avenue
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Dorset Avenue

52 ft · 2 sec · Dorset Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Dorset Avenue

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 37.5 miles from Hamilton, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 miles.

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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 45m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ventnor City, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 75.1 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hamilton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 64.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.5 mi from Hamilton, NJ · 45m into the drive

Downtown Ocean Acres, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ocean Acres, NJ

38 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

Maple Shade, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ocean Acres, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Hamilton, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.9 miles.

Arriving in Ventnor City, NJ

The final approach into Ventnor City, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.45 one way

$24.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.64 $27.27
premium $4.93 $14.56 $29.13
diesel $5.61 $16.58 $33.16

Estimated Tolls: $3.89

Garden State Parkway (64.9 mi) $3.89

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.89 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.51 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hamilton, NJ

Morning in Hamilton on Thursday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ventnor City, NJ

Morning in Ventnor City on Thursday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

2 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 33m 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 Ventnor City, NJ covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Tilton Road, Downbeach Express. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 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 $12.45 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 75.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start ((17) / Old Corlies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hamilton, NJ and Ventnor City, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 563: Northfield and Margate City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area.

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