How far is Bloomfield, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
51.72 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.79 mi
67.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.79 mi
Kilometers
67.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.24 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Bloomfield
25.8 mi
00h 27m
To Hamilton
25.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Avenue

    1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hoover Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Hoover Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Summit Avenue

    573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
43.3 mi · 84%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 12%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Ridge Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi
GSP Toll South
0.21 mi
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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 27m from Bloomfield
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bloomfield and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Bloomfield and 25.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bloomfield and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, 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 South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 41.79 mi (67.26 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population49,810
Coordinates40.8067700, -74.1854200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Avenue (-74.185378, 40.806747)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Hamilton. The current time is 23:43:06.

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.