Origin
Margate City, NJ
Late night in Margate City on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate City, 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 28m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate City, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Margate City to Hamilton, expect a straightforward 72.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects the coast to the interior of New Jersey without requiring an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the drive. Because this trip stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will find consistent road signage and familiar driving conditions throughout the journey. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move quickly between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 64.5 mi | 1h 15m |
| Tilton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Downbeach Express | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Jerome Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Mill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fire Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate City, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 629; OD
10 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ventnor Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 563
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jerome Avenue
3
Continue on CR 563
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Downbeach Express
4
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Continue on CR 563
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Mill Road
6
Turn slight right onto CR 563
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the slight right / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR 651
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fire Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 40; US 322
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Black Horse Pike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Merge onto GSP
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
47 mi
·
55 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
14
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
15
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
16
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Margate City, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.5 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 71.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 651 / Fire Road
Turn right onto CR 651 / Fire Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward GSP Toll North
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$11.97 one way
$23.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.00 | $28.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.87
Garden State Parkway
(64.5 mi)
$3.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
12:47 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
8 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
1h 28m 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 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate using a mix of the Garden State Parkway, Tilton Road, and the Downbeach Express. The experience is dominated by a long, 64.5-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, which keeps the pace steady and fast. While local roads like Tilton handle the initial transition, the bulk of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the open highway. Expect a functional, high-speed transit rather than a winding, technical road trip.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Tilton Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near CR 651 / Fire Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 72.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 5.8 miles (CR 651 / Fire Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Margate City, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.87 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 5.8 miles (CR 651 / Fire Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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