Origin
Mountainside, NJ
Late night in Mountainside on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountainside, 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
59m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountainside, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Mountainside, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 41.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via the Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically across New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive that's more about efficiency than scenery. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this a practical way to connect two points in the Garden State.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a notable stretch of 28.5 miles uninterrupted on this highway. Expect a consistent driving experience primarily on well-maintained parkways and main roads like Central Avenue. The character of the drive remains largely the same, offering a predictable and efficient path through the landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 1.9 miles in near CR 613 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CR 613 / Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 613 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto CR 613 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
5
5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~56m 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 Mountainside, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
4.7 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Central Avenue | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Providence Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainside, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
403 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
245 ft
·
18 sec
3
Turn left
402 ft
·
35 sec
4
Turn left onto CR 645
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Providence Road
5
Turn right onto CR 613
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 509
193 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Broad Street
7
Turn left onto CR 613
2.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
15
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
16
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
17
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Mountainside, NJ · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Mountainside, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamilton, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hamilton, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
1:31 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
1 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
59m 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 Mountainside, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 41.2 miles and takes about 59m 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, Central 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 20.6 miles from Mountainside, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (CR 613 / Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mountainside, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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