Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ is 26.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a quick hop between locations or as part of a larger journey. Given its brevity, this route is best tackled when you have limited time or simply want to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| NJ 34 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| NJ 33 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| CR 520 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pergola Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 9.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Jamesburg, 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
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 18
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 29
Toward CR 520: Tennant, Morganville
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 3
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Tennent Road
12
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CR 520
13
Turn left onto CR 520
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
15
Continue on CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 522; CR 612
313 ft
·
7 sec
·
Buckelew Avenue
17
Continue on CR 522
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
CR 522
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.5 — 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.
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CR 520: Tennant, Morganville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 29
Toward CR 520: Tennant, Morganville
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CR 520 / Texas Road
Turn left onto CR 520 / Texas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Jamesburg, NJ
Morning in Jamesburg on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
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
37m 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 70% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time navigating NJ 18, including one stretch of 9.7 miles without needing to turn off. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates other main roads like NJ 34 and NJ 33, offering a slight variation in scenery and speed. Expect a consistent pace, allowing you to cover the 26.5 miles in under an hour.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and NJ 34. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NJ 33.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.
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 Hamilton, NJ and Jamesburg, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 520: Tennant and Morganville.
Cr 520: Tennant
17.2 mi in
|
~22m
Morganville
17.2 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 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 Jamesburg, 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 — Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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 Jamesburg, 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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