Origin
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, NJ to Spotswood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Spotswood, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
Hamilton, NJ to Spotswood, NJ is 26.2 miles and takes about 36 minutes via NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration, it's perfect for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, making for an uncomplicated drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| NJ 34 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| NJ 33 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Snowhill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NJ-33 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 527 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, NJ and Spotswood, 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
16 mi
·
17 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto CR 527
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
CR 527
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on CR 527
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Bridge Turnpike
12
Turn right onto CR 527; CR 615
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Snowhill Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Snowhill Street
14
Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
332 ft
·
16 sec
·
Eaton Avenue
15
Turn right onto Willard Clark Circle
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Willard Clark Circle
16
Arrive at destination
Willard Clark Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.4 — 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.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NJ 18
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 527
Take the exit onto CR 527
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Spotswood, NJ
Morning in Spotswood on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
1 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
36m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on these types of roads. You can expect a consistent experience for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 15.9 miles on NJ 18. The character of the drive is largely dictated by its main roads: NJ 18, NJ 34, and NJ 33. While not a winding scenic byway, it offers an efficient and direct path between your starting and ending points.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and NJ 34. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NJ 33.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on NJ 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spotswood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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