Origin
Long Hill, NJ
Morning in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Hill, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
This 47.8-mile drive from Long Hill, NJ, to Hamilton, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need for an overnight stay. The primary roads you'll be using are the Garden State Parkway Southbound and North Martine Avenue, making for a largely highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this route is quite budget-friendly. Both your starting point in Long Hill and your destination in Hamilton are located within the Northeast region of the US, specifically in New Jersey, so you'll remain within a familiar geographical area throughout your journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Garden State Parkway Southbound, including a longest continuous stretch of 28.5 miles. This means you'll experience the typical flow and pace of a major parkway, with opportunities for steady progress. While the majority of the route is on these main arteries, you'll also navigate some local roads like North Martine Avenue, which will offer a slight change of pace before you reach your destination. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 28.5 miles.
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 0.1 miles in near Mountainview Road.
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 47.8 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 0.1 miles (Mountainview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mountainview Road
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union Avenue
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
11.4 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| North Martine Avenue | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Raritan Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Providence Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Long Hill Lane
368 ft
·
21 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
2
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
192 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mountainview Road
3
Turn right onto CR 638
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
4
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 512
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CR 655
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
9
Turn right onto CR 655
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
10
Continue on CR 655
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Martine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 655
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Oak Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on CR 607
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raritan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 613
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
22
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
23
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
24
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Long Hill, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Long Hill, 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
$7.92 one way
$15.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
Garden State Parkway
(34.7 mi)
$2.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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, North Martine Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Long Hill, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.92 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 47.8 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 0.1 miles (Mountainview Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Long Hill, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
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