Origin
Mount Holly, NJ
Morning in Mount Holly on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Holly, 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 7m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Holly, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Mount Holly and Hamilton, New Jersey, expect a straightforward journey covering 52.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 54 minutes to complete, making it an ideal choice for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit expenses. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely on a series of local roads including Branch Street, Garden Street, and Monmouth Road rather than major interstates. It is a practical, direct route that serves as a simple connection between these two New Jersey communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 28.8 mi | 33m |
| US 206 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Robbinsville Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Monmouth Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Burlington Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Branch Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 28.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Holly, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on CR 537
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn slight left onto CR 537
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Branch Street
3
Continue on CR 537
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Garden Street
4
Continue on CR 537
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Monmouth Road
5
Turn left onto US 206
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on US 130
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 195
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on NJ 138
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 138
11
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
13
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
2 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
16
Merge onto GSP
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
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
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Mount Holly, 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 17.7 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
7
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward GSR North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward GSP North
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward GSP North
8
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$8.55 one way
$17.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.16
Garden State Parkway
(2.6 mi)
$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
West Windsor, NJ
26 mi in
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 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 7m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating local infrastructure rather than cruising at highway speeds. The path keeps you engaged with frequent turns, requiring your full attention as you transition through the local landscape. Because there is no extended highway stretch, the character of the road remains consistent from start to finish. You should anticipate a steady, moderate pace throughout the entire 52.9-mile journey.
81% 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: 28.8 mi on Central Jersey Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Jersey Expressway and US 206. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Mount Holly, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward New Jersey Turnpike, Gsr North and Gsp North.
New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi in
|
~25m
Gsr North
47.5 mi in
|
~1h
Gsp North
47.7 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Starting in Mount Holly, NJ
Full guide →The Charlotte Metro (also "Metrolina") is a region of North and South Carolina within and surrounding the city of Charlotte in the Piedmont of the Southeastern United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area is well known for its auto racing history (especially NASCAR). The region is headquarters to 8 Fortune 500 and 7 Fortune 1000 companies including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Sealed Air Corporation, Nucor Steel, and Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Additional headquarters include Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Cheerwine
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on Central Jersey Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.16 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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