Origin
Hamilton Square, NJ
Evening in Hamilton Square on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton Square, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton Square, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Elizabeth, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton Square, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ covers 43.5 miles and takes about 59m 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, US 130, Mercer Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.3 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 43.5 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and US 130. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.3 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 22 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 30.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 130. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33.
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 43.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Turn left onto NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 130; NJ 33
Turn left onto US 130; NJ 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
39.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
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 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East Jersey Street
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
Navigation decision point
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 Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island and Linden.
Staten Island
39.5 mi in
|
~50m
Linden
40.9 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 30.3 mi | 35m |
| US 130 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Mercer Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Highway 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nottingham Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bayway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 30.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Square, NJ and Elizabeth, 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
·
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
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
14
Continue on NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
15
Turn right onto CR 623
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broad Street
16
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9
17
Turn right
60 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
383 ft
·
28 sec
19
Turn right
278 ft
·
22 sec
20
Turn right onto East Jersey Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Jersey Street
21
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Hamilton Square, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Hamilton Square, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabeth, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elizabeth, 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
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.24
New Jersey Turnpike
(30.3 mi)
$4.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$4
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Elizabeth, NJ
Evening in Elizabeth on Thursday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
22 mi in
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Elizabeth, NJ covers 43.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, US 130, Mercer Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $7.21 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 43.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.9 miles (NJ 33 / New Jersey Highway 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (US 130; NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamilton Square, NJ and Elizabeth, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island and Linden.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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