How far is Bradley Beach, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Bradley Beach, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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
3.91 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.67 mi
5.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.67 mi
Kilometers
5.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.91 mi
Kilometers
6.29 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bradley Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradley Beach
2026-04-22T07:09
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bradley Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Shark River Hills
NJ

Census designated place

From Bradley Beach
1.9 mi
00h 05m
To Hamilton
2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Bradley Beach and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradley Beach and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Brinley Avenue

    1997 ft · 57 sec · Brinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Shoreham Road

    1849 ft · 57 sec · Shoreham Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Corlies Avenue

    1080 ft · 25 sec · Corlies Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Corlies Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Corlies Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Bangs Avenue

    671 ft · 16 sec · West Bangs Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    629 ft · 24 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
230.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corlies Avenue
1.82 mi · 47%
6th Avenue
1.08 mi · 28%
Brinley Avenue
0.38 mi · 10%
Shoreham Road
0.35 mi · 9%
West Bangs Avenue
0.13 mi · 3%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Corlies Avenue

Keep slight left to continue on Corlies Avenue

1.62 mi · 00h 03m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shark River Hills
00h 05m from Bradley Beach
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bradley Beach 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 Bradley Beach to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Shark River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Bradley Beach and 2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bradley Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Shark River Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shark River Hills, 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 Shark River Hills.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

48 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

48 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

51 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

58 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradley Beach and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 3.67 mi (5.9 km).

Bradley Beach

#1 Bradley Beach

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,131
Coordinates40.2023400, -74.0120800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Brinley Avenue (-74.012132, 40.202149)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.52 L · about $0.57
Round trip
$1.14
0.28 gal · 1.04 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.57 $1.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.64 $1.29
Premium $4.95 $0.69 $1.39
Diesel $5.98 $0.84 $1.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradley Beach and Hamilton. The current time is 07:09:11.

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.