How far is Burlington, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Burlington, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
51.31 mi
00h 56m
Flight
42.45 mi
68.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.45 mi
Kilometers
68.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.31 mi
Kilometers
82.58 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Thu, Oct 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-10-15T12:58
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Burlington
24.7 mi
00h 28m
To Hamilton
26.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burlington Pike

    33 m · 4 sec · Burlington Pike

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    145 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    26 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Burlington Pike

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Burlington-Bordentown Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Burlington-Bordentown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Burlington Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on US 130/US 206 Northbound

    115 m · 10 sec · US 130/US 206 Northbound

  9. 9

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    2414 ft · 53 sec · Burlington Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Robbinsville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Robbinsville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike

    2682 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    28.8 mi · 33 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
29.3 mi · 57%
Burlington Pike
9.03 mi · 18%
Burlington-Bordentown Road
3.71 mi · 7%
Robbinsville Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Garden State Parkway
2.56 mi · 5%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 28m from Burlington
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Burlington and 26.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Howell Town Hall

Shrewsbury
4567 U.S. 9, Howell Township, NJ 07731
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Manchester Township Town Hall

Manchester Township , NJ
1 Colonial Dr, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Municipal administration office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.31 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in New Jersey

Population22,632
Coordinates40.0712200, -74.8648900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-74.864913, 40.071279)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.55
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $7.77 $15.55
Mid-grade $4.88 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $5.18 $9.37 $18.73
Diesel $6.32 $11.43 $22.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Hamilton. The current time is 12:58:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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