Origin
Tuckerton, NJ
Morning in Tuckerton on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuckerton, 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
57m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuckerton, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Tuckerton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is 46.7 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, making it a straightforward local journey. The drive is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a relatively quick and efficient trip for those looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. With a recommended one-day duration and minimal driving time, this route is ideal for a short excursion or a segment of a larger New Jersey road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 41.9 mi | 49m |
| South Green Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| CR 539 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Corlies Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gully Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 41.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckerton, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on (603)
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Green Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on CR 539
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
CR 539
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
4
Merge onto GSP
42 mi
·
49 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
7
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
8
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
9
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Tuckerton, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll North
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
3
45.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NJ 33
Merge onto NJ 33
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
46.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Gully Road
Turn right onto Gully Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.51
Garden State Parkway
(41.9 mi)
$2.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
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
3 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
57m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including one uninterrupted stretch of 41.9 miles. This means you can expect a consistent pace and a smooth driving experience for most of the trip. The remaining portion involves local roads like South Green Street and NJ 33, which will likely offer a brief change of scenery before you reach your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and South Green Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 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 Tuckerton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.51 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.
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 3.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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