How far is Berkeley Heights, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Berkeley Heights, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.15 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38 mi
61.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38 mi
Kilometers
61.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.15 mi
Kilometers
74.27 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Berkeley Heights
Tue, May 5, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkeley Heights
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkeley Heights
9:30 PM EDT
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
Laurence Harbor
NJ

Town

From Berkeley Heights
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To Hamilton
23.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Berkeley Heights Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Tuesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berkeley Heights and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 9 sec · Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    144 m · 13 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    692 ft · 24 sec · Mountain Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Hillcrest Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    785 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Somerset Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Somerset Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto The Plainfields

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue

    1980 ft · 40 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Durham Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Durham Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 South, NJTP

    1290 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkeley Heights 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
26.4 mi · 57%
I 287 South
6.29 mi · 14%
The Plainfields
3.35 mi · 7%
Hillcrest Road
2.01 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
1.32 mi · 3%
Hamilton Boulevard
1.29 mi · 3%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurence Harbor
00h 30m from Berkeley Heights
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berkeley Heights and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berkeley Heights to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Berkeley Heights and 23.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berkeley Heights and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurence Harbor, 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 Laurence Harbor.

RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

28 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkeley Heights and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.16 km).

Berkeley Heights

#1 Berkeley Heights

Township in Union County, New Jersey

Population13,313
Coordinates40.6834300, -74.4426500
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield Avenue (-74.442658, 40.683441)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkeley Heights and Hamilton. The current time is 06:56:32.

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.