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 Robbinsville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Robbinsville, NJ
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Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ is 33.7 miles and takes about 43m via Central Jersey Expressway and Robbinsville-Allentown Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. It's a short journey that's ideal for a quick trip or an extension of another drive. You'll find the route to be mostly highway, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this drive when you need a direct and uncomplicated transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 26.6 mi | 30m |
| Robbinsville-Allentown Road | 2 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 |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 26.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Robbinsville, 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
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 7
Toward CR 526: Allentown, Robbinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
497 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CR 526 West: Robbinsville, Industrial Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto CR 526
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Robbinsville-Allentown Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 526
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Robbinsville-Allentown Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
392 ft
·
33 sec
13
Turn left
57 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 33.6 — 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
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NJ 138
Merge onto NJ 138
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward CR 526: Allentown, Robbinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward CR 526: Allentown, Robbinsville
9
31.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 526 West: Robbinsville, Industrial Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CR 526 West: Robbinsville, Industrial Pa...
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Robbinsville, NJ
Morning in Robbinsville on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Areas Of Fog
SE 5 to 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 87% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving on the Central Jersey Expressway, covering 26.6 miles. The route generally follows a highway profile, suggesting a consistent speed and minimal interruptions. Robbinsville-Allentown Road and NJ 138 offer segments that maintain this highway feel. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and steady progress rather than winding country roads.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and Robbinsville-Allentown Road. 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
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 3 miles (NJ 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Robbinsville, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 526: Allentown, Cr 526 West: Robbinsville and Industrial Park.
Cr 526: Allentown
31.3 mi in
|
~38m
Cr 526 West: Robbinsville
31.6 mi in
|
~39m
Industrial Park
31.6 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 26.6 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. 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 Robbinsville, 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 3 miles (NJ 138): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Robbinsville, 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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