Origin
Roselle Park, NJ
Afternoon in Roselle Park on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roselle Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roselle Park, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roselle Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 40.7 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, Westfield Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 40.7 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.2 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 31.2 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 early in the drive near CR 627 / Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 627 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 28 / Westfield Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 627 / Chestnut Street
Turn left onto CR 627 / Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NJ 28 / Westfield Avenue West
Turn right onto NJ 28 / Westfield Avenue West
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 31.2 mi | 37m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Westfield Avenue West | 1 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 31.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roselle Park, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
91 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 627
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 28
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Westfield Avenue West
4
Continue on NJ 28
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Avenue East
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
6
Merge onto GSP
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
12
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
13
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
14
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Roselle Park, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Roselle Park, 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
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Garden State Parkway
(37.4 mi)
$2.24
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: 14.2 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 | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
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
Afternoon in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
4:51 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
15 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
52m 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 Roselle Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 40.7 miles and takes about 52m 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, Westfield Avenue West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Roselle Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.75 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 10 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 627 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 28 / Westfield Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Roselle Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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