Origin
Stratford, NJ
Afternoon in Stratford on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stratford, 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 29m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
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.
Stratford, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Stratford, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 71.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m via Central Jersey Expressway and I 295, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, making it a straightforward regional journey. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward highway focus, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained expressways and interstates, so expect a consistent and efficient drive. Plan for a budget-friendly trip with an estimated fuel cost of just $12.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 33.6 mi | 39m |
| I 295 | 27.1 mi | 31m |
| Burnt Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Laurel Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Horse Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 195 East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Jersey Expressway
— 33.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Drexel Avenue
304 ft
·
12 sec
·
Drexel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue
263 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bryn Mawr Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 669
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Warwick Road
4
Turn left onto CR 673
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CR 673
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 670
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 North
10
Merge onto I 295
27 mi
·
31 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto Exit 60
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Exit 60
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
13
Merge onto I 195
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on NJ 138
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 138
15
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
17
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
2 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
20
Merge onto GSP
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
23
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
24
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
25
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 35.6 miles from Stratford, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 32.1 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
32.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Exit 60
Take the exit onto Exit 60 toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 60
Toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
7
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
70 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
$11.79 one way
$23.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
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
$12
Tolls
$0
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 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 | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
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
Afternoon in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
36 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
1 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 29m 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 focused on highway driving, with 91% of the journey taking place on major roads like the Central Jersey Expressway and I 295. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 33.6 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth travel and minimal traffic lights, typical of an interstate-focused profile. While the majority is highway, there are brief transitions onto roads like Burnt Mill Road, offering a slight change of scenery before rejoining the main thoroughfares.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 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 I 295. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.1 miles in near Exit 60.
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 71.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 32.1 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.2 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 Stratford, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Belmar, Gsr North and Gsp North.
Belmar
32.1 mi in
|
~41m
|
via Exit 60
Gsr North
67 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Gsp North
67.2 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.6 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 32.1 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.2 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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