Origin
Westville, NJ
Late night in Westville on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Westville, 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 30m
Distance
74.2 mi
119 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 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westville, NJ
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Hamilton, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
This 74.2-mile drive from Westville, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is a straightforward journey, estimated to take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a quick transit between destinations within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a consistent driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.1 miles from Westville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey Expressway | 33.6 mi | 39m |
| I 295 | 31.5 mi | 36m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Kings Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gateway Boulevard | 0.5 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 Westville, NJ and Hamilton, NJ.
1
Start on Park Avenue
47 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 45
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
3
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Station Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 130
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551
42 ft
·
0 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
6
Continue on US 130; CR 551
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 551; Route 47
241 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklawn Circle
8
Turn slight right onto US 130; CR 551
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto US 130; CR 551 Spur
317 ft
·
4 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
10
Continue on US 130; CR 551 Spur
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
11
Turn slight right onto CR 551 Spur
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Kings Highway
12
Turn right onto NJ 168
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
14
Merge onto I 295
31 mi
·
36 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 195 East
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 East
Toward I 195 East: Belmar
17
Merge onto I 195
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Central Jersey Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 138
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NJ 138
19
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 36
Toward GSR North
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
this road
21
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
2 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
24
Merge onto GSP
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 100A
Toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto NJ 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
NJ 33
27
Turn right onto (17)
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Old Corlies Avenue
28
Turn right onto Gully Road
155 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gully Road
29
Arrive at destination
Gully Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 30-minute duration for this 74.2-mile drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Westville, NJ mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of any commuter traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a quick fuel and rest break if needed, perhaps after the longest stretch of 33.6 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway. The $12 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling.
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 37.1 miles from Westville, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.1 miles or 45m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Westville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Westville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 74.2 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Westville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Central Jersey Expressway for about 33.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 37.1 miles from Westville, 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 35.2 and 73.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
35.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
73.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
$12.30 one way
$24.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.39 | $28.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Late night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 30m 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.
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...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 74.2
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 93% of this 74.2-mile trip. You'll primarily navigate the Central Jersey Expressway and I-295, with a segment on the Garden State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.6 miles on the Central Jersey Expressway. This means you're looking at a fairly consistent driving pace for much of the journey, with limited transitions to slower local roads. The character of the drive is about efficient travel from point A to point B.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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 35.2 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 74.2 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 35.2 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 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 Westville, NJ and Hamilton, NJ, road signs point toward Belmar, Gsr North and Gsp North.
Belmar
35.2 mi in
|
~42m
|
via Exit 60
Gsr North
70.1 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Gsp North
70.3 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 74.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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 35.2 miles (Exit 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.3 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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