Origin
Highland Park, NJ
Night in Highland Park on Wednesday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
73.2 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Klemm Avenue, Crescent Boulevard, I 76 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.14 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
36.6 miles from Highland Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 73.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Klemm Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Klemm Avenue | — | — |
| Crescent Boulevard | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
| I 195 East | — | — |
| Central Jersey Expressway | — | — |
| GSR North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Klemm Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Klemm Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Klemm Avenue
3
Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
4
Take the exit slight left toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
5
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North-South Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Trenton
7
Merge slight right
32 mi
·
37 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 East: Belmar
10
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
11
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward GSR North
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
GSR North
13
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
GSP North
15
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
GSP North
16
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
19
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
20
Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
21
Turn right onto Gully Road
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
22
Arrive at your destination
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 36.6 miles from Highland Park, NJ, or about 37m into the drive.
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 16 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 37m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Highland Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Highland Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Highland Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Highland Park, NJ · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Highland Park, 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
$12.14 one way
$24.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 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 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
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.
Destination
Hamilton, NJ
Night in Hamilton on Wednesday
Local time
9:34 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
2 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 14m 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 Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Klemm Avenue, Crescent Boulevard, I 76 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Highland Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.14 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.
The drive from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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