Origin
Maple Shade, NJ
Morning in Maple Shade on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maple Shade, 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
24m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maple Shade, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Maple Shade and Hamilton, this 18.8-mile drive is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. You can expect to reach your destination in about 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a highly economical route for your Northeast travels. Since the entire trip takes place within New Jersey, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout. This route is best suited for those who need a practical, efficient connection between these two points rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lakewood Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lomell Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rivercrest Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonial Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Rivercrest Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rivercrest Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
432 ft
·
16 sec
·
Colonial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lakewood Road
4
Turn right onto Lomell Lane
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lomell Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6
Merge onto GSP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
9
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
10
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
11
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Colonial Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166 / Lakewood Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
$3.12 one way
$6.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
Garden State Parkway
(16.6 mi)
$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 10 mph
19% chance
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
18 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
24m 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 trip is heavily reliant on high-speed infrastructure, with 91% of the drive consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for a 16.6-mile uninterrupted stretch. The experience is defined by a consistent, fast-paced rhythm as you navigate the Parkway, NJ 33, and Lakewood Road. Expect a utilitarian, highway-focused atmosphere that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. Because the drive is so short, you will find yourself transitioning quickly from the start to the finish without much variation in the road's personality.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 33. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Colonial Drive.
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 18.8 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Maple Shade, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Bradley Beach along the way.
Bradley Beach
17.7 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 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.
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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NJ 166 / Lakewood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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