Origin
Jamesburg, NJ
Morning in Jamesburg on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamesburg, 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
36m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamesburg, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Jamesburg, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 25.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via NJ 18, NJ 34, and Texas Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. You'll be navigating mostly highway stretches, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger travel plan, offering a straightforward drive between two points without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 9 mi | 9m |
| NJ 34 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Texas Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 33 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Marlboro Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Matchaponix Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pergola Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Railroad Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 522
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 612
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pergola Avenue
3
Continue on CR 612
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Matchaponix Avenue
4
Continue on Texas Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Road
5
Turn right onto CR 520
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlboro Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: Shore Points
7
Merge onto NJ 18
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 18
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
10
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
11
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
504 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
12
Continue on NJ 33; CR 547
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
13
Continue on NJ-33; CR-547
406 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ-33; CR-547
14
Continue on NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
16
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
17
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
18
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 520 / Marlboro Road
Turn right onto CR 520 / Marlboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NJ 33; CR 547
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
24.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Gully Road
Turn right onto Gully Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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
Hamilton, NJ
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
6:37 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 warmer 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9 miles on NJ 18, offering a sustained period of highway driving. The route transitions between NJ 18, NJ 34, and Texas Road, suggesting a mix of well-maintained state highways and potentially local arterial roads as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience, characterized by efficiency and steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near CR 520 / Marlboro Road.
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 25.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 7 miles (CR 520 / Marlboro Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (NJ 33; CR 547): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.7 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 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 7 miles (CR 520 / Marlboro Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (NJ 33; CR 547): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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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