Greenwich, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 21m via Garden State Parkway and Harding Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. You'll find the drive to be a mixed bag, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning. With only one day recommended, it's an ideal option if you're looking for a relatively short haul to reach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Greenwich, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Garden State Parkway
56.5 mi
1h 6m
Harding Highway
5.9 mi
7m
West Main Street
5.6 mi
6m
East Mays Landing Road
5.4 mi
7m
Pomona Road
4.8 mi
8m
Millville Road
4.8 mi
7m
Greenwich Road
3.5 mi
6m
Wrangleboro Road
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 56.5 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwich, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
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Start on CR 607
2.3 mi·4 min·Bridgeton Road
2
Continue on CR 607
3.5 mi·6 min·Greenwich Road
3
Continue on CR 607
0.3 mi·28 sec·Bowentown Road
4
Continue on CR 607
0.1 mi·16 sec·South West Avenue
5
Turn right onto NJ 49
1.5 mi·1 min·West Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NJ 49
1.9 mi·2 min·Commerce Street East
7
Continue on NJ 49
2.5 mi·2 min·Bridgeton Millville Pike
8
Continue on NJ 49
5.6 mi·6 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi·44 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto East Broad Street
1.7 mi·2 min·East Broad Street
11
Continue on CR 552 Spur
5.4 mi·7 min·East Mays Landing Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on CR 552
2.4 mi·3 min·Millville-Mays Landing Road
13
Continue on CR 552
1.5 mi·2 min·Broad Street
14
Continue on CR 552; CR 557 Truck
4.8 mi·7 min·Millville Road
15
Merge onto US 40; CR 557 Truck
1.6 mi·2 min·Harding Highway
16
Turn right onto CR 617
522 ft·12 sec·Absecon Road
17
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi·40 sec·Somers Point Road
18
Continue on US 40
4.3 mi·5 min·Harding Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 40
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
20
Merge onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi·15 sec·Black Horse Pike
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
22
Continue on CR 575
2.9 mi·5 min·Wrangleboro Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on CR 575
4.8 mi·8 min·Pomona Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
25
Merge onto GSP
9.1 mi·10 min·Garden State Parkway
26
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
47 mi·55 min·Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 100AToward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley BeachUse the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi·58 sec·NJ 33
29
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi·31 sec·Old Corlies Avenue
30
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft·4 sec·Gully Road
31
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 21m and a fuel cost estimated at $18, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing after the morning rush hour to make the most of the Garden State Parkway stretch. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but there are no designated stops listed, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; while the estimated cost is low, it's always wise to know where the next service area is, especially on longer highway segments.
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 53.2 miles from Greenwich, NJ, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.5 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwich, 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 Greenwich, NJ
This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Greenwich, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 56.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 105.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.2 mi into trip|~11m in|NJ 49 / West Broad Street
Turn right onto NJ 49 / West Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
17.8 mi into trip|~24m in|NJ 47 / North 2nd Street
Turn left onto NJ 47 / North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40.2 mi into trip|~57m in|US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 40 toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40, US 322 East: Atlantic City
6
57.8 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
105.2 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
$17.62 one way
$35.25 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.30
$38.60
premium
$4.93
$20.62
$41.23
diesel
$5.61
$23.47
$46.94
Estimated Tolls: $3.39
Garden State Parkway
(56.5 mi)$3.39
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
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Greenwich, NJ
Morning
in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hamilton, NJ
Morning
in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Pleasantville, NJ
53 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
3 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 21m 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.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 106.3
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 54% of it on highways. You'll encounter a significant 56.5-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, providing a period of consistent, faster travel. As you transition to Harding Highway and West Main Street, expect the character of the road to shift, likely becoming more local and potentially slower. This blend means you won't be on one type of road for the entire 2h 21m journey, so be prepared for changes in traffic and speed.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near NJ 49 / West Broad Street.
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 15 significant decision points across 106.3 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 6.2 miles (NJ 49 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Greenwich, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
48.4 mi in|~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.39 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.
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 6.2 miles (NJ 49 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles (US 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
