Origin
Barrington, NJ
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, 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 25m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 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 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Spanning 69.6 miles, this journey between Barrington and Hamilton, New Jersey, is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the complete one-way journey. Since this route remains entirely within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you will not encounter any major geographic shifts. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a direct, predictable path between these two points without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 33.6 mi | 39m |
| I 295 | 28.8 mi | 33m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Gloucester Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 195 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Exit 60 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NJ 138 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 33.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
64 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto NJ 41; CR 573
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
4
Turn right onto CR 659
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Gloucester Pike
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Gloucester Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gloucester Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 669
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Warwick Road North
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
8
Merge onto I 295
29 mi
·
33 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Exit 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Exit 60
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
11
Merge onto I 195
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 138
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 138
13
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
15
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
2 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
18
Merge onto GSP
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
21
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
22
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
23
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Barrington, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 30.5 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Exit 60
Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
7
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
8
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$0
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
35 mi in
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
2 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 25m 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?
This trip is defined by a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience. You will navigate primarily via Clements Bridge Road, East Gloucester Pike, and Gloucester Avenue throughout the duration of your travel. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering on local roads rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of interstate. The lack of highway miles means the pace remains steady and consistent from start to finish. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition through the various local intersections.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.5 miles in near Exit 60.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 30.5 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Barrington, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Belmar, Gsr North and Gsp North.
Belmar
30.5 mi in
|
~37m
|
via Exit 60
Gsr North
65.5 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Gsp North
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 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 30.5 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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