Origin
Hamilton Square, NJ
Night in Hamilton Square on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton Square, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
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6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton Square, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, US 130 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.8 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 51.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 51.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
32.1 mi into trip
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~42m in
Take the exit toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
7
32.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
7
48.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward CR 510
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
8
49.4 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510 / South Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
8
51.3 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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North Arlington Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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 Square, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge and Cr 510.
Woodbridge
32.1 mi in
|
~42m
Cr 510
48.9 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| Garden State Parkway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| US 130 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Mercer Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Highway 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Oraton Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Square, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on Coleman Road
146 ft
·
10 sec
·
Coleman Road
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nottingham Way
3
Turn left onto NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Highway 33
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 130; NJ 33
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 130; NJ 33
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NJ 33
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mercer Street
6
Turn right onto CR 539; CR 571
516 ft
·
15 sec
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West Ward Street
7
Turn left onto CR 539; CR 571
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn slight right
94 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn right onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
10
Turn left onto I 95; NJTP
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward US 9, GSP: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto GSP
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 144
Toward CR 510
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Eastern Parkway
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
16
Continue on Speedway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Speedway Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto CR 510
511 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto Maybaum Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maybaum Avenue
19
Continue on Birchwood Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Birchwood Avenue
20
Continue on South Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto South Oraton Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Parkway Drive
23
Turn sharp left onto North Arlington Avenue
343 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Arlington Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn slight left onto Parkway Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
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 25.8 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 51.5 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.8 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Orange, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hamilton Square, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hamilton Square, NJ
This is one driving day of about 51.5 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Hamilton Square, NJ · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 51.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Orange, NJ
The final approach into East Orange, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Orange, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.54 one way
$17.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.13
New Jersey Turnpike
(22.9 mi)
$3.20
Garden State Parkway
(15.5 mi)
$0.93
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
$9
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
East Orange, NJ
Night in East Orange on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 12m 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 Square, NJ to East Orange, NJ covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, US 130. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.54 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 51.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hamilton Square, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Woodbridge and Cr 510.
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