How far is Barnegat, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Barnegat, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.6 mi
00h 33m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.6 mi
Kilometers
57.3 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Barnegat
Sat, May 30, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnegat
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Barnegat
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Barnegat
17.8 mi
00h 16m
To Hamilton
17.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bay Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    32.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  4. 4

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnegat 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
32.8 mi · 92%
East Bay Avenue
1.39 mi · 4%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.25 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Gully Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

32.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
00h 16m from Barnegat
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barnegat and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Barnegat and 17.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barnegat and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maple Shade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Shade.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnegat and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).

Barnegat

#1 Barnegat

Township of New Jersey

Population23,988
Coordinates39.7531800, -74.2229200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bay Avenue (-74.222925, 39.753175)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.79 $11.59
Premium $4.95 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $5.98 $7.53 $15.07

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnegat and Hamilton. The current time is 06:43:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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