Origin
Spotswood, NJ
Evening in Spotswood on Friday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spotswood, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spotswood, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.6-mile drive from Spotswood to Hamilton, New Jersey, can easily be completed in about 36 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day excursion. With 89% of the route on highways, expect a quick and efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly. As you'll be staying within the Northeast region and within the state of New Jersey, the scenery will remain consistent. This route is best suited for those looking for a direct connection between these two locations without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 89% of the 25.6 miles utilizing major roadways. You'll navigate primarily on State Route 18, NJ 34, and NJ 33. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.7 miles on State Route 18, offering a consistent pace for that segment. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing speed and directness over varied terrain or scenic detours.
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.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eaton Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.6 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: near the start (Eaton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Snowhill Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Eaton Avenue
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Snowhill Street
Turn right onto Snowhill Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
4
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NJ 33; CR 547
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| NJ 34 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| NJ 33 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Snowhill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 527 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| NJ-33 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 15.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spotswood, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Willard Clark Circle
236 ft
·
15 sec
·
Willard Clark Circle
2
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Eaton Avenue
3
Turn right onto Snowhill Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Snowhill Street
4
Continue on CR 615
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp onto CR 527
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
CR 527
6
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
16 mi
·
17 min
·
State Route 18
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
9
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
504 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
11
Continue on NJ 33; CR 547
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
12
Continue on NJ-33; CR-547
406 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ-33; CR-547
13
Continue on NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
1.2 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
6:08 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
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
36m 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 Spotswood, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 25.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, NJ 34, NJ 33. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 miles from Spotswood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 25.6 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: near the start (Eaton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Snowhill Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (NJ 18; CR 527 / State Route 18): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Spotswood, NJ to Hamilton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
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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