How far is Allendale, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Allendale, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.12 mi
01h 16m
Flight
57.71 mi
92.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.12 mi
Kilometers
116.06 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:26 AM EST
Return by in Allendale
Sat, Nov 7, 1:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allendale
2026-11-06T23:09
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:26 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allendale
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Allendale
34.3 mi
00h 38m
To Hamilton
37.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allendale and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Turnpike

    11 m · 10 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West Crescent Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Crescent Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Godwin Avenue

    2362 ft · 43 sec · Godwin Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Goffle Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Holsman Street

    1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Presidential Boulevard

    963 ft · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove

    2155 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allendale and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.5 mi · 67%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 9%
Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 6%
West Crescent Avenue
2.52 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Prospect Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

24 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 38m from Allendale
Leave By
3:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Allendale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allendale to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Allendale and 37.8 miles from Hamilton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.40 one way or $20.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Allendale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allendale and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 57.71 mi (92.87 km).

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#1 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,701
Coordinates41.0414900, -74.1290300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Turnpike (-74.12901, 41.041492)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $10.40
Round trip
$20.81
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $10.40 $20.81
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.00 $23.99
Premium $5.04 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $6.33 $16.09 $32.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Allendale and Hamilton. The current time is 23:09:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.