Origin
Fort Lee, NJ
Morning in Fort Lee on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lee, 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 20m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lee, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Fort Lee, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically traversing New Jersey for its entirety. Expect a highway-focused drive that's efficient for getting from point A to point B. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this route is ideal for a quick journey or a segment of a larger trip without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 27.7 mi | 32m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 23.7 mi | 30m |
| Exit to GSP and US Route 9 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Central Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Palisade Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| GSP Southbound entrance | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 27.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 67
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lemoine Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisade Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
5th Street
5
Take the ramp
494 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 46 West
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
340 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
14 mi
·
17 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto Exit 11
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Use the slight left lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP Southbound entrance
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP Southbound entrance
Toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto GSP
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
23
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
24
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
25
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Fort Lee, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
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, I 80 West: NJ Turnpike
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right 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 right lane.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9
Take the exit onto Exit 11 / Exit to GSP and US Route 9 toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
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 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Pa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.73 | $23.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.98
New Jersey Turnpike
(23.7 mi)
$3.32
Garden State Parkway
(27.7 mi)
$1.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
8:04 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
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 20m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Garden State Parkway, including a longest stretch of 27.7 miles on this particular highway. The route also incorporates sections of the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur before your exit. Expect a consistent, fast-paced driving experience designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
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 60.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 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 Fort Lee, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Newark, Njtp South: Trenton, Gsp, Woodbridge, Gsp South and Perth Amboy.
Njtp South: Newark
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
Njtp South: Trenton
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
Gsp
29.2 mi in
|
~40m
|
via Exit 11
Woodbridge
29.2 mi in
|
~40m
|
via Exit 11
Gsp South
30.6 mi in
|
~43m
Perth Amboy
30.6 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.98 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 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 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 Gateway National Recreation Area (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 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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