How far is Bound Brook, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Bound Brook, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
45.09 mi
00h 47m
Flight
34.68 mi
55.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.68 mi
Kilometers
55.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.09 mi
Kilometers
72.57 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 29, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bound Brook
Wed, Apr 29, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bound Brook
2026-04-29T12:13
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 29, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bound Brook
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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Bound Brook
21.7 mi
00h 23m
To Hamilton
23.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bound Brook and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Maple Avenue

    15 m · 5 sec · West Maple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Livingston Street

    142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Union Avenue

    2298 ft · 51 sec · West Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    1844 ft · 1 min · Mountain Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1211 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    2851 ft · 57 sec · Easton Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy

    836 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bound Brook 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
26.4 mi · 59%
I 287 South
12.2 mi · 27%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.17 mi · 3%
Easton Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
West Union Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 23m from Bound Brook
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bound Brook and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bound Brook to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Bound Brook and 23.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bound Brook and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

34 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bound Brook and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.81 km).

Bound Brook

#1 Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,159
Coordinates40.5684400, -74.5384900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: West Maple Avenue (-74.538481, 40.568498)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.95 $7.88 $15.75
Diesel $5.98 $9.51 $19.02

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bound Brook and Hamilton. The current time is 12:13:53.

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.