I need to pick up a car part by 6pm and I won't get done class by 4:30, but teacher is cool so I can always leave early. My phone said its a hr and half drive but talking to some people they said its more like a hour. I'll be leaving from sewell to head up there. Do you guys think I would make it if leaving at 4:30? How's traffic around that time up there? I googled directions and have three options: turnpike whole way, 295/turnpike, or 295/ U.S. 1N. First two options tolls last option no tolls. What route do you his suggest?

Where exactly are you going?

 

Your worst part of the ride will be the main roads your on -- the south plainfield area itself won't be terribly slow

What area in South Plainfield?  Avoid 287 around Rush Hour time.

What area in South Plainfield?  Avoid 287 around Rush Hour time.

Yes avoid 287 like the plague.

Exact location: 2624 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080.

 

I wish the guy was cooler and gave a better time frame but he's not and I need this part and if I don't get it this week (can only today) he'll sell it to someone else. Pisses me off but whatever.

I-287 is a nightmare during rush hour, but at night 90% of the traffic is going south twords the 

turnpike & GSP

I would take the turnpike to 287 & 287 north to Durham Ave exit (I think it is #4)

Bottom of ramp - turn right onto Durham - Second light will be Hamilton (on left only)

left turn onto Hamilton.....................

I-287 is a nightmare during rush hour, but at night 90% of the traffic is going south twords the 

turnpike & GSP

I would take the turnpike to 287 & 287 north to Durham Ave exit (I think it is #4)

Bottom of ramp - turn right onto Durham - Second light will be Hamilton (on left only)

left turn onto Hamilton.....................

This is good advice --  You'll get some delay at the bottom of the durham ave exit and to the 2nd light -- about 1 mile maybe less  --

 

 the left turn onto hamilton is at a traffic light at the base of a bridge you'll be going uphill --  can't miss it

 

There is no construction there currently unlike what the street view from google maps shows

 

Good luck --

Yep - leave class a little early and head up there.  You can hit 287 from the turnpike for a few exits - if you're early enough you shouldn't hit too much traffic.

I concur with Nick and Jack.  Easiest exit from NJTP to So. Plainfield is #10.  Then Rt. 287 North and follow Jack's directions.

 

Good luck!

Route 1 will be horendous as well.  Then from there Oak Tree Road which is also horendous.  I would go 287 exit 10 as previously advised which will leave you a mile from Hamilton Blvd.

I lived on Hamilton blvd in South Plainfield for 7 years and these guys are right - there will be traffic on every route but your best bet is prob Turnpike to 287. There is always some traffic but it's hit or miss as to how much.

Thanks everyone, I made it up there pretty fast surprisingly, then again my foot was behaving a little heavier then normal lol. Got my part for my truck so I am good to go now! Hit no traffic on way there, only a little on 287 on way home.