Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Late night in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Mansfield, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Mansfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Mansfield, NJ is 43 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Central Jersey Expressway, New Jersey Turnpike, and US 206, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward drive for those in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained expressways and turnpikes, so expect a smooth and efficient journey. It's a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 27.6 mi | 31m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 6 mi | 6m |
| US 206 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 138 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gully Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| NJ 18 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Brighton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mansfield Road East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 27.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Mansfield, NJ.
1
Start on Gully Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gully Road
2
Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
4
Merge onto NJ 18
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 18
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 6B
Toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJ 138
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 138
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 195
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto US 206
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 206
16
Continue on US 206
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
17
Turn left onto Mansfield Road East
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mansfield Road East
18
Arrive at destination
Mansfield Road East
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 39.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
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 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
9
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Trucks-Buses-Cars
8
39.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
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 7
Toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
New Jersey Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Mansfield, NJ
Late night in Mansfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Manalapan, NJ
22 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 27.6 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, setting a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. The drive transitions onto the New Jersey Turnpike and then US 206, maintaining a high-speed character for most of the 43 miles. Expect a steady, efficient journey rather than a meandering scenic tour, as the infrastructure is built for direct travel.
90% 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: 27.6 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 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 Mansfield, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New York, Camden, Njtp, Njtp South: Camden, Trucks-Buses-Cars and Trenton.
Njtp: New York
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
Camden
32.3 mi in
|
~39m
Njtp
32.9 mi in
|
~41m
Njtp South: Camden
33 mi in
|
~41m
Trucks-Buses-Cars
33.2 mi in
|
~42m
Trenton
39.6 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 27.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.84 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.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Mansfield, 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 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Mansfield, 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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