How far is East Hanover, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from East Hanover, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
61.62 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.9 mi
72.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.9 mi
Kilometers
72.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.62 mi
Kilometers
99.17 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in East Hanover
Thu, Apr 16, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hanover
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Hanover
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From East Hanover
29.5 mi
00h 34m
To Hamilton
32.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deforest Avenue

    529 ft · 14 sec · Deforest Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridgedale Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ridgedale Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Eagle Rock Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Parkway

    1311 ft · 29 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 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 East Hanover 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
38 mi · 62%
Essex Freeway
6.93 mi · 11%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
Ridgedale Avenue
1.49 mi · 2%
Eagle Rock Avenue
1.31 mi · 2%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 34m from East Hanover
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Hanover and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hanover to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from East Hanover and 32.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Hanover and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hanover and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 44.9 mi (72.26 km).

East Hanover

#1 East Hanover

Township of New Jersey

Population10,868
Coordinates40.8201000, -74.3648700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.364497, 40.820094)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.73
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.87 $17.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.95 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.98 $12.98 $25.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hanover and Hamilton. The current time is 00:08:10.

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.