Origin
North Caldwell, NJ
Afternoon in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Caldwell, 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
1h 4m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
The drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Greenbrook Road, Mountain Avenue, Smull Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenbrook Road | — | — |
| Mountain Avenue | — | — |
| Smull Avenue | — | — |
| Bloomfield Avenue | — | — |
| Roseland Avenue | — | — |
| Eagle Rock Avenue | — | — |
| Livingston Avenue | — | — |
| I 280 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Greenbrook Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Caldwell, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
3
Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
4
Turn right onto Smull Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Smull Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
6
Turn right onto Roseland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Roseland Avenue
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Eagle Rock Avenue
8
Turn left onto Livingston Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Livingston Avenue
9
Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Newark
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 280 East: Newark
10
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Essex Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
12
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
13
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
14
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
16
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
18
Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
GSP Toll South
19
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
20
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
21
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
23
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
24
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
25
Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
26
Turn right onto Gully Road
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from North Caldwell, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
3:46 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
14 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 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
60.7 mi in 1h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Greenbrook Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is easy. At 1h 4m 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 North Caldwell, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Caldwell, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, NJ before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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