Origin
Maplewood, NJ
Morning in Maplewood on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maplewood, 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 3m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Traveling from Maplewood to Hamilton covers 46.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes. This efficient, highway-focused trip is perfect for a quick day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the journey. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. This route is straightforward and ideal if you are looking for a reliable connection between these two points without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 35.3 mi | 42m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Oakview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Boyden Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Union Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 35.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Dunnell Road
244 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dunnell Road
2
Turn left onto Oakview Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Oakview Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oakland Road
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Tuscan Road
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tuscan Road
5
Turn right onto Vermont Street
113 ft
·
12 sec
·
Vermont Street
6
Turn left onto NJ 124
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
7
Turn sharp right onto Boyden Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyden Avenue
8
Continue on CR 619
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Stuyvesant Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Road
10
Turn right onto North Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Union Avenue
11
Keep slight right at fork onto North Union Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Union Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
13
Merge onto GSP
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
19
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
20
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
21
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Maplewood, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 44.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Tuscan Road
At end of road, turn left onto Tuscan Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 124 / Springfield Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 124 / Springfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Boyden Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Boyden Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
44.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.64 one way
$15.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.49
Garden State Parkway
(41.5 mi)
$2.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
4% 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
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 3m 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?
Expect a fast-paced experience, as 92% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which accounts for a 35.3-mile uninterrupted stretch of your trip. The drive starts with a brief transition onto Oakview Avenue before shifting into the high-speed rhythm of the Garden State Parkway Southbound. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the road personality is functional and direct rather than technical or winding. You will find that the journey maintains a consistent speed, allowing you to focus on the road ahead as you navigate toward your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Tuscan Road.
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 46.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.1 miles (Tuscan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles (NJ 124 / Springfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Boyden Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
213 ft
-4 ft
Total Climb
384 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
213 ft
~29.7 mi in
Elevation Range
217 ft
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 Maplewood, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South: Garden State Parkway South along the way.
Gsp Toll South: Garden State Parkway South
3 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.49 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 1.1 miles (Tuscan Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.1 miles (NJ 124 / Springfield Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Boyden Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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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