Origin
Springfield, NJ
Night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Northeast, the 37.1-mile journey from Springfield to Hamilton is a manageable trek that typically takes about 54 minutes. Because of the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Central Jersey Expressway, Monmouth Road, and the Garden State Parkway. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel makes this an economical option for commuters or casual travelers. Since both locations are within New Jersey, you will remain in the same region, providing a familiar experience throughout the drive. Overall, this is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you to your destination quickly and efficiently.
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
18.5 miles from Springfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local transit. With 58% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of traffic patterns as you transition between road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Central Jersey Expressway, which spans 17.2 miles and allows for steady momentum. You will feel the road's personality shift as you move from the initial expressway segments onto Monmouth Road and the Garden State Parkway. This combination of infrastructure creates a dynamic feel behind the wheel, keeping the drive from becoming overly monotonous while still prioritizing direct travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Jersey Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
206 ft
50 ft
Total Climb
312 ft
Total Descent
352 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
156 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 37.1 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: at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
33 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward GSR North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward GSP North
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward GSP North
8
36 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
Between Springfield, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Belmar, Gsr North and Gsp North.
Belmar
15 mi in
|
~26m
Gsr North
33 mi in
|
~47m
Gsp North
33.2 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| Monmouth Road | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| NJ 68 | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 138 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 17.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 68
2
Turn right onto CR 537
14 mi
·
24 min
·
Monmouth Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 195 East: Shore Points, Belmar
4
Merge onto I 195
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on NJ 138
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 138
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
8
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
2 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
Use the none lane.
11
Merge onto GSP
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
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 short, 37.1-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time and pacing. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops, as the duration is under an hour, allowing you to complete the trip in one go. Keep in mind that the $6 fuel cost is an estimate, so it is always wise to ensure your tank is topped off before heading out to avoid unnecessary detours. Pay close attention to the transitions between the Central Jersey Expressway and the Garden State Parkway, as these major junctions can experience fluctuating traffic volume. Taking advantage of the route's brevity allows you to focus on your schedule in Hamilton rather than spending your day on the road.
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 18.5 miles from Springfield, NJ, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 37.1 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 37.1 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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 Central Jersey Expressway for about 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Springfield, NJ · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Springfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$6.14 one way
$12.28 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Garden State Parkway
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
9:35 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
4 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
54m 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 Springfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ covers 37.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Jersey Expressway, Monmouth Road, Garden State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Springfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.14 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 12 significant decision points across 37.1 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: at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Springfield, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Belmar, Gsr North and Gsp North.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 50 ft to 206 ft elevation with about 312 ft of total climbing.
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