Origin
Hamilton Square, NJ
Evening in Hamilton Square on Friday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton Square, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43.3 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton Square, NJ
Arjun Gheewala
Elizabethport, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamilton Square, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ is 43.3 miles and takes about 1 hour via New Jersey Turnpike and US 130, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and primarily highway profile, it's an efficient drive. You'll be on major roadways for most of the journey, making it a practical option for a quick transit between these locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the drive utilizing major roadways. Expect a significant portion of your time to be spent on the New Jersey Turnpike, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.3 miles. While much of the drive involves navigating these faster, more direct roads, you'll also incorporate sections of US 130 and Mercer Street, offering a slight variation in the driving experience before reaching your destination.
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 14 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 43.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
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
41.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn right toward Goethals Bridge
Navigation decision point
Toward Goethals Bridge
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439 / Brunswick Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Elizabethport, 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 |
| Nottingham Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.5 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 Elizabethport, 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
·
25 sec
Toward NJ 439: Elizabeth
14
Turn right
142 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Goethals Bridge
15
Turn sharp right onto NJ 439
468 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
16
Continue on NJ 439
379 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
17
Continue on Cole Place
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Cole Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Atlantic Street
19
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
21
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broadway
22
Arrive at destination
Broadway
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 Elizabethport, NJ
The final approach into Elizabethport, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
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: 15.1 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 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
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
Elizabethport, NJ
Evening in Elizabethport on Friday
Local time
6:29 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
1h 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 Elizabethport, NJ covers 43.3 miles and takes about 1h 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 $7.18 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 43.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Hamilton Square, NJ and Elizabethport, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island and Linden.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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