Origin
Piscataway, NJ
Morning in Piscataway on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piscataway, 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
44m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piscataway, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Piscataway to Hamilton is 31 miles and takes about 44m via State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, traversing the Northeast region. It's a short, direct journey primarily on highways, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip. You'll find it to be a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, perfect if you're looking for efficiency over extensive sightseeing. Plan for a brief travel time that won't consume your entire day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 21.4 mi | 27m |
| NJ 34 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| NJ 33 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Woodbridge Ave Extension | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School House Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NJ-33 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 21.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piscataway, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Germantown Avenue
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Germantown Avenue
2
Turn right onto School House Lane
497 ft
·
27 sec
·
School House Lane
3
Turn left onto CR 514
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Woodbridge Ave Extension
4
Turn slight right
394 ft
·
17 sec
Toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
5
Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue
329 ft
·
9 sec
·
Woodbridge Avenue
6
Take the ramp
362 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
7
Merge onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
21 mi
·
27 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto NJ 34
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
13
Take the ramp onto NJ 34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 34
14
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; CR 547
504 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
15
Continue on NJ 33; CR 547
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 33; CR 547
16
Continue on NJ-33; CR-547
406 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ-33; CR-547
17
Continue on NJ 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 33
1.2 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 1
Merge onto US 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
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 NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19B
Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
9:42 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
25 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
44m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of the drive utilizing major roads. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience for most of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.4 miles on State Route 18, allowing for a solid period of steady driving. You'll transition from State Route 18 to NJ 34 and then NJ 33, maintaining a highway feel throughout. This drive prioritizes directness over winding scenic byways.
95% 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: 21.4 mi on State Route 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 18 and NJ 34. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Piscataway, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Brunswick along the way.
Brunswick
2 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on State Route 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and 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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