East Orange, NJ to Hammonton, NJ is 92.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 1 minute via New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a practical choice for a single-day journey. Plan for this to be a quick connection between two points in the Garden State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from East Orange, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
36.7 mi
42m
US 206
29.8 mi
38m
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi
18m
Main Street
4.5 mi
6m
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi
3m
North Oraton Parkway
1 mi
1m
Bellevue Avenue
1 mi
2m
Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Hammonton, NJ.
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Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft·7 sec·Parkway Drive
2
Continue on North Oraton Parkway
1.0 mi·1 min·North Oraton Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi·38 sec·Whittlesey Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Maybaum Avenue
5
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi·13 sec·Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi·33 sec·Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
13 mi·18 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Garden State Parkway
2.3 mi·3 min·Garden State Parkway Southbound
10
Take the exit onto Exit 129
0.3 mi·42 sec·Exit 129
Exit 129Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth AmboyUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi·42 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward US 206: Bordentown, TrentonUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDLUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 206
19
Continue on US 206
7.5 mi·8 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·5 min·US 206
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 206
4.5 mi·6 min·Main Street
22
Enter roundabout onto US 206
486 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
23
Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·US 206
Toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic CityUse the left lane.
24
Continue on NJ 54
501 ft·11 sec·Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 54
1.0 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
26
Turn sharp left onto CR 542
112 ft·2 sec·Central Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
CR 542
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is easily completed in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid the heaviest traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. While there are no designated stops mentioned, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is over 36 miles. Plan to fuel up before you get too close to empty, particularly if you encounter any unexpected delays.
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 46.3 miles from East Orange, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammonton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Orange, 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 East Orange, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from East Orange, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.9 and 56.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
17.9 mi into trip|~25m in|Exit 129
Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
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 129
Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
18.2 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
18.8 mi into trip|~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
56.2 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
7
56.9 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.37 one way
$30.74 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.83
$33.66
premium
$4.93
$17.98
$35.96
diesel
$5.61
$20.47
$40.93
Estimated Tolls: $6.08
New Jersey Turnpike
(36.7 mi)$5.14
Garden State Parkway
(15.6 mi)$0.94
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
$15
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
East Orange, NJ
Late night
in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hammonton, NJ
Late night
in Hammonton on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
46 mi in
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
24 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
2h 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 6.4
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 3.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, including a longest stretch of 36.7 miles. The drive transitions to the Garden State Parkway, maintaining its high-speed character for most of the 92.7 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from major arteries.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.9 miles in near Exit 129.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 92.7 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 17.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Orange, NJ and Hammonton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Njtp: New York City and Njtp South: Trenton - among others.
Njtp
17.9 mi in|~25m|via Exit 129
Philadelphia
17.9 mi in|~25m|via Exit 129
Woodbridge
17.9 mi in|~25m|via Exit 129
Perth Amboy
17.9 mi in|~25m|via Exit 129
Njtp: New York City
18.2 mi in|~26m
Njtp South: Trenton
18.8 mi in|~27m
Trenton
56.2 mi in|~1h 11m
Atlantic City
73.9 mi in|~1h 35m|via US 206
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.08 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 Hammonton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.9 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Hammonton, NJ before heading back.
