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Trip from Mount Olive, NJ to Hamilton, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

69.2 mi

111 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

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Mount Olive, NJ

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Downtown Hamilton, NJ, NJ

Hamilton, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 69.2-mile drive from Mount Olive, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 31 minutes. With 95% of the journey on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Garden State Parkway, I-287, and US Highway 206. The estimated fuel cost for this leg is around $11, which is quite budget-friendly for a drive of this length. Given its relatively short duration and highway profile, no overnight stops are necessary, offering flexibility in your departure time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.6 miles from Mount Olive, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 26.4 mi 30m
I 287 22 mi 25m
US Highway 206 14.7 mi 23m
NJ 440 1.8 mi 2m
Flanders - Drakestown Road 1.7 mi 3m
NJ 33 0.8 mi 1m
Flanders Netcong Road 0.3 mi <1m
Old Corlies Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 26.4 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.

1

Start on Mount Olive Road

187 ft · 9 sec · Mount Olive Road
2

Turn left onto Flanders - Drakestown Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Flanders - Drakestown Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto CR 613

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Flanders Netcong Road
4

Turn right onto US 206

15 mi · 23 min · US Highway 206
Use the right lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 287

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 287
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 287

21 mi · 24 min · I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Continue on NJ 440

1.8 mi · 2 min · NJ 440
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward GSP South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto GSP

1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

24 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 100A Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto NJ 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 33
15

Turn right onto (17)

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
16

Turn right onto Gully Road

155 ft · 4 sec · Gully Road
17

Arrive at destination

Gully Road

Trip Plan

For this efficient 1 hour and 31-minute drive covering 69.2 miles, flexibility is your best friend. You can depart Mount Olive, NJ at almost any time without significant concern for delays, though avoiding peak rush hours on the Garden State Parkway and I-287 is always wise. With no designated stops in the data, plan for a fuel or rest break as needed, perhaps around the 26.4-mile mark on the Garden State Parkway if you prefer to break up the drive. The estimated fuel cost of $11 is minimal, so budget accordingly. Keep an eye out for transitions between the Garden State Parkway, I-287, and US Highway 206 to ensure you're on the correct path toward Hamilton, NJ.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.6 miles from Mount Olive, NJ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mount Olive, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Olive, NJ

This is one driving day of about 69.2 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Mount Olive, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 26.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edison, NJ

35 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

Bedminster, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edison, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Mount Olive, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Red Bank, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 13min to go 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17323770404

Visit website

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Red Bank, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17323770404

Visit website

Deluca's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17182277200

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Piscataway, New Jersey

+18668167584

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Piscataway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Sri Venkateswara Temple(Balaji Mandir) and Community Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–12:30 pm

+19087254477

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Kidstreet Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19087256373

Visit website

Leonard J Buck Garden

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Far Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19087221200

Visit website

Slattery Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19087256373

Visit website

YESTERcades of Somerville

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Somerville, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19085263270

Visit website

Ultimate Xscape Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Somerville, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+19086850382

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 67.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
16.7 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

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 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
6
18.3 mi into trip | ~29m 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
40.8 mi into trip | ~56m 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
6
43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 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
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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

$11.47 one way

$22.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.56 $25.13
premium $4.93 $13.42 $26.84
diesel $5.61 $15.28 $30.56

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Mount Olive, NJ

Late night in Mount Olive on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hamilton, NJ

Late night in Hamilton on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Edison, NJ

35 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

17 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 31m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 11.9
Park Closure: Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
Caution: Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 54.9
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour $10 near mile 40.6
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $10
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 2.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 95% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.4 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The journey is characterized by its highway-focused profile, meaning you'll largely be on well-maintained, multi-lane roads designed for efficient transit. While it's not a route known for winding backroads, the change in scenery will come from the transition between different major arteries like the Garden State Parkway, I-287, and US Highway 206.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?

10/10

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 16.7 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 69.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Mount Olive, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Princeton and Gsp South.

Princeton

16.7 mi in | ~27m

Gsp South

40.8 mi in | ~56m

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Olive, NJ

Full guide →

Mr. Olive is a city in Morris County in the Skylands region of New Jersey. It consists of two sub-regions just south of Route 80 in the western part of the county. Flanders is located around Route 206, and Budd Lake is named for the lake with the same name along Route 46, which leads into Long Valley and Hackettstown in Warren County.

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 31m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Thomas Edison National Historical Park (5 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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