Origin
Verona, NJ
Morning in Verona on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verona, 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 14m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 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 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 54.2-mile drive from Verona to Hamilton, New Jersey, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway, you'll experience a highway-focused journey with a very high highway share of 91%. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9. Given its short duration and focused highway nature, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a convenient way to travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 38 mi | 47m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Essex Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| NJ 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Freeway Drive East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mount Prospect Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 38 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Claremont Avenue
29 ft
·
6 sec
·
Claremont Avenue
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
325 ft
·
20 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 506
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
4
Turn sharp right onto CR 577
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Prospect Avenue
5
Continue on CR 577
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 280 East: Newark
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 280
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeway Drive East
10
Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Oraton Parkway
11
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whittlesey Avenue
12
Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Maybaum Avenue
13
Continue on Oraton Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oraton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
16
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto NJ 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33
22
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
23
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
24
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Verona, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange
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 11A
Toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Or...
6
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Oraton Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Oraton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.65
Garden State Parkway
(44.2 mi)
$2.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
6:30 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
12 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 14m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 91% of the drive taking place on major roadways like the Garden State Parkway and Essex Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This drive offers a clear, direct path, minimizing complexity and maximizing efficiency for your travel between Verona and Hamilton.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 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 Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Park Avenue.
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 54.2 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (Oraton Parkway): 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 Verona, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Orange and Gsp Toll South.
Orange
5.8 mi in
|
~11m
Gsp Toll South
8.3 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m 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 38 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.65 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: near the start (Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (Oraton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 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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