Origin
Hawthorne, NJ
Night in Hawthorne on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawthorne, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawthorne, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
The drive from Hawthorne, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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 1h 23m highway drive covering 62 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.5 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 25 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 48.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
194 ft
21 ft
Total Climb
292 ft
Total Descent
295 ft
Highest Point
194 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
174 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 17 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 2.5 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 509 / West Broadway
Turn left onto CR 509 / West Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 19 / Ward Street
Turn right onto NJ 19 / Ward Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South
7
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hawthorne, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Gsp South
5.2 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 48.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 19 | 2 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wagaraw Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 48.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Royal Avenue
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
Royal Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 654
419 ft
·
18 sec
·
Diamond Bridge Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 665
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 504
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Wagaraw Road
5
Turn slight left onto CR 504
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Goffle Road
6
Continue on CR 504
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on CR 504
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Holsman Street
8
Continue on CR 509
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Presidential Boulevard
9
Turn left onto CR 509
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
409 ft
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 509
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Broadway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto NJ 19
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ward Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on NJ 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oliver Street
15
Turn slight left onto NJ 19
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP South
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto GSP
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
23
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
24
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
25
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Hawthorne, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Hawthorne, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamilton, NJ
The final approach into Hamilton, 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
$10.28 one way
$20.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.28
Garden State Parkway
(54.7 mi)
$3.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
11:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 23m 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 Hawthorne, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 19. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 miles from Hawthorne, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.28 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 62 miles you will encounter 17 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 2.5 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (CR 509 / West Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (NJ 19 / Ward Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hawthorne, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 21 ft to 194 ft elevation with about 292 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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