Origin
Maple Shade, NJ
Night in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Shade, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Shade, NJ
Dawn Lio
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Maple Shade and Hamilton, this 18.8-mile drive is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a highly economical route for your Northeast travels. Since the entire trip takes place within New Jersey, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout. This route is best suited for those who need a practical, efficient connection between these two points rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
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
9.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily reliant on high-speed infrastructure, with 91% of the drive consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for a 16.6-mile uninterrupted stretch. The experience is defined by a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you navigate the Parkway, NJ 33, and Lakewood Road. Expect a utilitarian, highway-focused atmosphere that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. Because the drive is so short, you will find yourself transitioning quickly from the start to the finish without much variation in the road's personality.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 33. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Colonial Drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Colonial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
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 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Maple Shade, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bradley Beach along the way.
Bradley Beach
17.7 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lomell Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rivercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Rivercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rivercrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
432 ft
·
16 sec
·
Colonial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lakewood Road
4
Turn right onto Lomell Lane
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lomell Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Merge onto GSP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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NJ 33
9
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
10
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
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Gully Road
11
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 24-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a wise move. Because there are zero required stops along the way, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, though the $3 cost makes it an inexpensive leg of your journey. Since the majority of your time is spent on the Garden State Parkway, ensure your toll payment method is ready to go before you merge. Use this efficiency to your advantage by planning your arrival in Hamilton exactly when you need it.
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 9.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 miles.
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 18.8 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maple Shade, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maple Shade, NJ
This is one driving day of about 18.8 miles and 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maple Shade, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 16.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Maple Shade, NJ · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Maple Shade, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hamilton, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
Garden State Parkway
(16.6 mi)
$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
24m 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 Maple Shade, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 18.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 33, Lakewood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.11 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 18.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Maple Shade, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bradley Beach along the way.
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