Origin
Fairview, NJ
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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 16m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Traveling between Fairview and Hamilton covers 52.2 miles, making this a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, provided traffic conditions remain steady. The route relies heavily on the Garden State Parkway and NJ 70, keeping you within the Northeast region for the duration of the trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical drive for commuters or those visiting family. Since the entire trip is designed to be completed in one go, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. It is a practical, efficient connection across New Jersey that serves as a reliable link between the two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 20.9 mi | 30m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Garden State Parkway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Skeet Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 20.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on this road
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Skeet Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Skeet Road
3
Turn right onto NJ 70
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 70
4
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
481 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
5
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
7
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
10
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
11
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NJ 70
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
20
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
21
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
22
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Fairview, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
8
39.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
7
40 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$8.65 one way
$17.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Garden State Parkway
(10.6 mi)
$0.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Maple Shade, NJ
26 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 16m 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 highway-focused experience, as 83% of your travel takes place on high-speed roads. The character of the drive is defined by consistency, anchored by the Garden State Parkway and NJ 70 East. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.9 miles on NJ 70, which allows for a steady pace once you merge onto the main corridors. Because the route is so heavily reliant on major thoroughfares, the road feel is functional rather than scenic. You should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads or technical turns.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near NJ 70.
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 52.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 4.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairview, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River, Brick, Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge, Gsp North and Cr 528: Lakewood.
Long Beach Island
4.8 mi in
|
~9m
|
via NJ 70
Toms River
29.8 mi in
|
~43m
|
via NJ 70
Brick
29.8 mi in
|
~43m
|
via NJ 70
Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge
39.1 mi in
|
~58m
Gsp North
39.7 mi in
|
~1h
Cr 528: Lakewood
39.7 mi in
|
~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.64 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 4.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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