Origin
Jackson, NJ
Morning in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, NJ to Hamilton, 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
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Jackson, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m via NJ 70 and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, offering a straightforward drive. It's a highway-focused journey, meaning you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and efficient travel. Consider this route if you need to get between these two points quickly without much fuss. The relatively short duration makes it ideal for a same-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 70 | 18.2 mi | 26m |
| NJ 70 East | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| Garden State Parkway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Jackson Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| US 206 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Oakshade Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Tuckerton Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 70
— 18.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 534
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Road
2
Continue on CR 534
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakshade Road
3
Turn right onto CR 622
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuckerton Road
4
Turn left onto US 206
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 206
5
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
Continue on NJ 70
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 East
441 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
8
Continue on NJ 70 East
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 70 East
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 70; CR 530
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 70; CR 530
10
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
11
Continue on NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
12
Continue on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 70
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NJ 70
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
21
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
22
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
23
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Jackson, 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 13.5 and 59.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NJ 70
Enter roundabout onto NJ 70 toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, To...
8
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
7
48.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
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 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.10 one way
$20.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Garden State Parkway
(10.6 mi)
$0.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant portion on NJ 70, including an uninterrupted stretch of 18.2 miles on this highway. Expect consistent speeds and a driving experience geared towards efficiency rather than scenic detours. While the primary roads are highways, the overall profile suggests a practical and direct path between your starting and ending points. The journey is designed for steady progress, making it predictable for planning.
74% 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: 18.2 mi on NJ 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 70 and NJ 70 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in near NJ 70.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 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 13.5 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 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 Jackson, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Long Beach Island, Toms River, Brick, Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge, Gsp North and Cr 528: Lakewood.
Long Beach Island
13.5 mi in
|
~22m
|
via NJ 70
Toms River
38.4 mi in
|
~57m
|
via NJ 70
Brick
38.4 mi in
|
~57m
|
via NJ 70
Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge
47.8 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Gsp North
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Cr 528: Lakewood
48.4 mi in
|
~1h 13m
About the Cities
Starting in Jackson, NJ
Full guide →Jackson Township is a town of 60,000 people (2022) in Ocean County (New Jersey). Jackson is the site of Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor theme parks. This article also covers Plumsted Township, a community of about 8,000 people to the west of Jackson.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 60.9 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 (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on NJ 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.64 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 Hamilton, 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 13.5 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.4 miles (NJ 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.4 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 Hamilton, 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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