Origin
Cranbury, NJ
Morning in Cranbury on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranbury, 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
40m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranbury, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Cranbury and Hamilton, New Jersey, expect a quick and efficient trip covering 26.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will primarily navigate via NJ 33, along with sections of Applegarth Road and Station Road. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the route is highly economical for those moving within the Northeast region. Since this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, you will not need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. It is an ideal connection for travelers who value speed and simplicity over a scenic, winding tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 33 | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| Applegarth Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Station Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cranbury Station Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 130 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plainsboro Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NJ-33 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 33
— 21.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranbury, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 535
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Plainsboro Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535
236 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 535
287 ft
·
12 sec
·
Half Acre Road
4
Turn right onto US 130
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 130
5
Turn left onto CR 615
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 615
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cranbury Station Road
7
Turn right onto CR 619
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Applegarth Road
8
Turn left onto NJ 33
19 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 33
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
504 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
10
Continue on NJ 33; CR 547
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
11
Continue on NJ-33; CR-547
406 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ-33; CR-547
12
Continue on NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
13
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 535 / Half Acre Road
Turn right onto CR 535 / Half Acre Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 130
Turn right onto US 130
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 615 / Station Road
Turn left onto CR 615 / Station Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 619 / Applegarth Road
Turn right onto CR 619 / Applegarth Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
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
25 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
40m 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?
Expect a trip dominated by highway driving, which accounts for 82% of your total travel time. You will spend the bulk of your journey on a 21.2-mile stretch of NJ 33, which serves as the backbone of this connection. The experience is largely defined by this consistent highway pace, leaving behind local streets as you transition toward your destination. While the drive is relatively short, the focus remains on maintaining momentum rather than navigating technical turns. This is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on NJ 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 33 and Applegarth Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 535 / Maplewood 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 26.9 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 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Half Acre Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 130): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on NJ 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Maplewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 535 / Half Acre Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 130): Navigation decision point.
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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