Origin
Manalapan, NJ
Morning in Manalapan on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manalapan, 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
25m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manalapan, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Manalapan and Hamilton, New Jersey, expect a straightforward 17.5-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. This Northeast corridor trip is ideal for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can comfortably budget around $3 for fuel, making this a very economical commute. Because the route relies heavily on NJ 33, it functions as a highly efficient connection between these two points. It is a no-frills, practical drive designed for those looking to reach their destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 33 | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NJ-33 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Iron Ore Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 33
— 17.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manalapan, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 527A
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Iron Ore Road
2
Turn sharp right onto NJ 33
15 mi
·
21 min
·
NJ 33
3
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
504 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
4
Continue on NJ 33; CR 547
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
5
Continue on NJ-33; CR-547
406 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ-33; CR-547
6
Continue on NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
8
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
9
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
10
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 33
Turn sharp right onto NJ 33
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NJ 33; CR 547
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NJ 33
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
(17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Turn right onto (17) / Old Corlies Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Gully Road
Turn right onto Gully Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
9:33 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
25m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of your time spent on major routes. You will find yourself cruising along NJ 33 for the vast majority of the journey, including a single uninterrupted stretch of 17.1 miles. The road maintains a consistent pace, moving you steadily through the regional landscape without the need for technical maneuvering or frequent turns. Expect a functional, high-speed experience that prioritizes directness over winding scenic detours. It is a reliable, predictable stretch of pavement that gets you where you need to go quickly.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on NJ 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 33 and Old Corlies Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 33.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 33): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.7 miles (NJ 33; CR 547): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.1 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
196 ft
78 ft
Total Climb
69 ft
Total Descent
143 ft
Highest Point
196 ft
~5 mi in
Elevation Range
118 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on NJ 33. 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: near the start (NJ 33): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.7 miles (NJ 33; CR 547): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.1 miles (NJ 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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