Origin
Margate City, NJ
Night in Margate City on Sunday
Local time
9:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate City, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Margate City to Hamilton, expect a straightforward 72.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the coast to the interior of New Jersey without requiring an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the drive. Because this trip stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will find consistent road signage and familiar driving conditions throughout the journey. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move quickly between these two points.
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
36.1 miles from Margate City, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate using a mix of the Garden State Parkway, Tilton Road, and the Downbeach Express. The experience is dominated by a long, 64.5-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, which keeps the pace steady and fast. While local roads like Tilton handle the initial transition, the bulk of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the open highway. Expect a functional, high-speed transit rather than a winding, technical road trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 64.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Tilton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (CR 651 / Fire Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue
Turn right onto CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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CR 651 / Fire Road
Turn right onto CR 651 / Fire Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward GSP Toll North
6
23.7 mi into trip
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~30m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
71.1 mi into trip
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~1h 26m 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 Margate City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 64.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| Tilton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Jerome Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fire Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 629; OD
10 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ventnor Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
4
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Mill Road
6
Turn slight right onto CR 563
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the slight right / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 651
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fire Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Merge onto GSP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
47 mi
·
55 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
14
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
15
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
16
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Given the heavy reliance on the Garden State Parkway, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain your estimated travel time. You will not need to plan for lengthy breaks, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise before hitting the highway. One specific tip for this route: since the vast majority of your journey occurs on the Parkway, ensure your E-ZPass is ready to go to avoid unnecessary slowdowns at toll points. Use the short duration to your advantage by keeping a light schedule on either end of the drive.
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 36.1 miles from Margate City, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 72.2 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 45m 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 14m
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 Margate City, 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 Margate City, NJ
This is one driving day of about 72.2 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Margate City, 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 64.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.1 mi from Margate City, NJ · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Margate City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.5 miles.
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
$11.95 one way
$23.89 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
Garden State Parkway
(64.5 mi)
$3.87
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
$12
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
9:40 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
12 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 28m 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 Margate City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 72.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Tilton Road, Downbeach Express. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.1 miles from Margate City, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.95 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 563 / North Jerome Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (CR 651 / Fire Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Margate City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
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