Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Ridgewood, 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 29m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Ridgewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is 64.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically traversing New Jersey. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it an easy option for a single-day excursion. Given the relatively short duration and low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick trip without significant planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 54.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 54.1 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Ridgewood, 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
52 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CR 509
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto River Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
15
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
350 ft
·
11 sec
·
2nd Avenue
16
Turn left onto East 19th Street
509 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 19th Street
17
Continue on CR 504; CR 653
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Godwin Avenue
19
Continue on CR 80
412 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wilsey Square
20
Continue on CR 80
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garber Square
21
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Broad Street
22
Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Ridgewood Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
East Ridgewood Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 58.1 — 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.
7
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward NJ 19: Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
NJ 19
Merge onto NJ 19
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.24
Garden State Parkway
(54.1 mi)
$3.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Ridgewood, NJ
Morning in Ridgewood on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
15 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
1h 29m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this journey, with 87% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 54.1 miles along the Garden State Parkway. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of your travel. While the primary focus is on the parkway, the route also incorporates Lincoln Avenue and River Street, suggesting a transition to more local roads as you approach your destination.
87% 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: 54.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lincoln 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles (NJ 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Hamilton, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Del Water Gap along the way.
Del Water Gap
57.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.24 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 Ridgewood, 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 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles (NJ 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Ridgewood, 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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