Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Long Hill, 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 11m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Long Hill, NJ is 47.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. It's a straightforward trip that primarily utilizes major parkways and some local roads. If you're looking for a short, efficient journey between these two points with minimal fuss, this route is a solid choice for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 34.2 mi | 42m |
| Martine Avenue | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Raritan Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Providence Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Park Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 34.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Long Hill, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
5
Merge onto GSP
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
7
Continue on GSP
32 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Exit 135
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Exit 135
Exit 135
Toward Clark, Westfield
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 613
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto CR 607
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Raritan Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on CR 607
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oak Ridge Road
13
Turn right onto CR 655
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
14
Continue on CR 655
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martine Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on CR 655
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
16
Turn left onto New Providence Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Providence Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on CR 655
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto CR 512
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
20
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
21
Continue on Fairmount Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
22
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
192 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mountainview Road
23
Turn right onto Long Hill Lane
368 ft
·
16 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Long Hill Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Exit 135
Take the exit onto Exit 135 toward Clark, Westfield
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 135
Toward Clark, Westfield
9
35.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway
5
36 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 613 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto CR 613 / Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
New Providence Road
Turn left onto New Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.05
Garden State Parkway
(34.2 mi)
$2.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Long Hill, NJ
Morning in Long Hill on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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 11m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including one uninterrupted stretch of 34.2 miles. While the parkway offers efficient travel, expect the latter part of the route to involve more local road driving as you approach your destination. The transition from faster parkway speeds to more signalized local streets is a key characteristic of this drive.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Martine Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (Exit 135): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 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 Hamilton, NJ and Long Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Clark, Westfield and Rahway.
Clark
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
|
via Exit 135
Westfield
35.7 mi in
|
~45m
|
via Exit 135
Rahway
35.9 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.05 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 Long Hill, 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 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (Exit 135): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Long Hill, 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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