Origin
Mendham, NJ
Morning in Mendham on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mendham, 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 23m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendham, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
This 63.9-mile drive from Mendham, NJ, to Hamilton, NJ, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on major roadways, with the Garden State Parkway and I-287 forming the backbone of this journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this route offers a straightforward and efficient transit through the Northeast region of New Jersey. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads, so plan for minimal stops and a direct journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 26.4 mi | 30m |
| I 287 | 26.3 mi | 30m |
| Mount Airy Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| NJ 440 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Mendham Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hilltop Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Hill Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bernardsville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 26.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendham, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
83 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mendham Road
2
Turn left onto CR 525
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilltop Road
3
Turn slight left onto CR 525
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bernardsville Road
4
Continue on CR 525
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mendham Road
5
Continue on Anderson Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Hill Road
6
Continue on CR 525
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Airy Road
7
Continue on CR 525
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mount Airy Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville
9
Merge onto I 287
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 287
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on NJ 440
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto GSP
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
18
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
19
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
20
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Mendham, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 287
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP South
5
36 mi into trip
|
~49m 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.
6
38.4 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
$10.59 one way
$21.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.58
Garden State Parkway
(26.4 mi)
$1.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
6:21 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
2 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 23m 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?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 63.9-mile trip, with 87% of the drive taking place on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.4 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a good period of consistent travel. While predominantly highway, the route also incorporates sections of Mount Airy Road, introducing some variation from the high-speed travel. This blend suggests a drive that is mostly about efficient transit, punctuated by transitions between different major arteries.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 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 I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in near I 287.
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 63.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 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 Mendham, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp South along the way.
Gsp South
35.6 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.58 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 13 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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