Origin
Atlantic City, NJ
Morning in Atlantic City on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic City, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Atlantic City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily traversing the Garden State Parkway, a well-maintained highway. You'll stay within New Jersey for the entire journey, moving from the coastal region to a more central part of the state. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a less demanding travel day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 63.2 mi | 1h 13m |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Arkansas Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 63.2 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on OD
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
2
Take the exit
268 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Arkansas Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on ACE
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlantic City Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7N
Toward GSP North: New York
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto GSP
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
47 mi
·
55 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
10
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
11
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
12
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Atlantic City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 71.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Arkansas Avenue
Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward GSP North: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7N
Toward GSP North: New York
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.09 one way
$24.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.79
Garden State Parkway
(63.2 mi)
$3.79
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Scattered Rain Showers
NW 5 to 10 mph
34% chance
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
27 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
1h 28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive with 97% of the journey on major roadways. The bulk of your travel will be on the Garden State Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 63.2 miles. This means consistent speeds and minimal interruptions, characteristic of a modern expressway. The route is designed for efficiency, offering a predictable driving experience without much variation in road type.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.9 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: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (North Arkansas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Atlantic City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp North: New York along the way.
Gsp North: New York
7.8 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.79 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hamilton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (North Arkansas Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 US Trip Planner 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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