Hamilton, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ is 40.2 miles and takes about 54m via NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick local excursion or a connecting leg in a larger trip. With its short duration and minimal fuel cost, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 18
22.2 mi
26m
Memorial Parkway
6 mi
7m
NJ 34
3.6 mi
5m
NJ 33
3.3 mi
5m
Union Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Possumtown Road
1.3 mi
2m
Harris Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Cedar Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 22.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Bound Brook, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
155 ft·5 sec·Gully Road
2
Turn left onto (17)
0.2 mi·33 sec·Old Corlies Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 33
2.3 mi·3 min·NJ 33
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on NJ-33; CR-547
0.2 mi·17 sec·NJ-33; CR-547
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
219 ft·3 sec·NJ 33; NJ 34
6
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi·1 min·NJ 33; NJ 34
7
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi·5 min·NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
9
Merge onto NJ 18
22 mi·26 min·NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NJ 18
6.0 mi·7 min·Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NJ 18
0.1 mi·12 sec·Old New Brunswick Road
12
Turn left onto NJ 18
0.3 mi·34 sec·Centennial Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
290 ft·9 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto Possumtown Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Possumtown Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Cedar Avenue
0.4 mi·56 sec·Cedar Avenue
16
Turn left onto Hooker Street
500 ft·14 sec·Hooker Street
17
Turn left onto Harris Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Harris Avenue
18
Turn left onto NJ 28
1.5 mi·2 min·Union Avenue
19
Turn right onto Livingston Street
467 ft·26 sec·Livingston Street
20
Turn left onto West Maple Avenue
49 ft·2 sec·West Maple Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West Maple Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Hamilton, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 36.2 — 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|NJ 33
Turn left onto NJ 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip|~4m in|NJ 33; NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in|NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip|~12m in|NJ 18
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
36.2 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$4.37/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.79
$7.58
$15.16
premium
$5.13
$8.11
$16.23
diesel
$5.97
$9.44
$18.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.1
0
$4.22
$1.93
Efficient EV
10.1
0
$3.52
$1.61
EV Truck/SUV
16.1
0
$5.63
$2.57
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Afternoon
in Hamilton on Wednesday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Bound Brook, NJ
Afternoon
in Bound Brook on Wednesday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:53AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
1 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 88% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 22.2 miles on NJ 18, likely with frequent exits and merges as you navigate this section. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and Memorial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NJ 33.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (NJ 33; NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on NJ 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Bound Brook, 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 0.2 miles (NJ 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (NJ 33; NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.7 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Bound Brook, NJ before heading back.
