Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Late night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Manville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Manville, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Manville, NJ is 42.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within the Northeast region, specifically New Jersey. Given its short duration and focus on highways, it's a convenient option for a quick journey between these two points. You'll find the drive is mostly on well-maintained state highways, making it an easy segment to plan, especially if you're already in the Hamilton area. It's a practical choice for local travel or as a connecting leg within a larger New Jersey road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| NJ 34 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Easton Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| NJ 33 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Weston Canal Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| I 287 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 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 Manville, 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
13
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Landing Lane
14
Turn right onto CR 527
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
16
Merge onto I 287
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward Weston Canal Road, Manville, South Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 623
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Weston Canal Road
19
Continue on CR 623
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Manville Causeway
20
Continue on CR 623
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Wilhousky Street
21
Turn right onto CR 533
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn sharp left
155 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 37.7 — 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.
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Weston Canal Road, Manville, South Bound Brook
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 12
Toward Weston Canal Road, Manville, South Bound...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$13.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
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
Manville, NJ
Late night in Manville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
New Brunswick, NJ
21 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
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
59m 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 77% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on NJ 18, including a continuous stretch of 22.2 miles. The route utilizes NJ 18 and NJ 34, along with Easton Avenue, offering a mix of efficient travel. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and fewer turns, typical of a highway-centric route. The profile suggests a drive where maintaining momentum is key, with limited deviations from the main thoroughfares.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and NJ 34. 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 Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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 Manville, NJ, road signs point toward So Bound Brook, Mahwah and Bound Brook.
So Bound Brook
31.6 mi in
|
~40m
Mahwah
36.1 mi in
|
~48m
Bound Brook
37.7 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). 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 Manville, 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. 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 Manville, 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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