How far is Fair Lawn, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
Fastest route
The distance from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, to Hamilton Township, New Jersey, is approximately 68.1 miles (109.6 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 1 hour and 37 minutes. The route includes using NJ-208 S, Garden State Pkwy, US-1 S, and I-295 S with some tolls along the way.
Directions
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🚗 Take NJ-208 S: Head south on 11th St toward Campbell Rd, then turn left onto Fair Lawn Ave. Use the right lane to merge onto NJ-208 S via the ramp to Hackensack/New York.
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🛣️ Follow Garden State Pkwy to US-1 S: Take the exit toward Garden State Pkwy/Saddle River Rd, slight right onto Saddle River Rd, turn left onto Red Mill Rd, and then slight right onto S Paramus Rd. Use the right lane to take the Garden State Parkway ramp, merge onto Garden State Pkwy (toll road), and take exit 130 toward US-1 S.
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🚙 Get on I-295 S: Pass by Boston Market and continue straight to stay on US-1 S. Use the middle lane and continue straight to stay on US-1 S. Then, use the right lane to merge onto I-295 S via the ramp to Camden.
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🛣️ Follow I-295 S to E State St in Hamilton Township: Take exit 64 from I-295 S. Take exit 64 toward State Route 535 N/NJ-33 E/Mercerville.
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🚗 Continue on E State St: Take White Horse Ave/Whitehorse Mercerville Rd and Cypress Ln to Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd. Turn right onto Nottingham Way, then left onto Clifford Ave. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto NJ-33 E.
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🛣️ Turn right onto Mercerville-Whitehorse Rd/White Horse Ave/Whitehorse Mercerville Rd: Continue to follow White Horse Ave/Whitehorse Mercerville Rd. Turn left onto Cypress Ln, then left onto Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd.
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📍 Arrive at Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for tolls: Be prepared for tolls along the Garden State Parkway route.
- 🕑 Allow extra time: Depending on traffic conditions, the estimated travel time may vary, so it's wise to allow some extra time for potential delays.
- 🛣️ Use GPS navigation: To ensure you stay on the correct route and avoid getting lost, rely on GPS navigation or a map app.
- ⛽ Refuel before the journey: Make sure to have a full tank of gas before starting your trip to avoid unnecessary stops for refueling.
- 🚙 Check road conditions: Before departing, check for any road closures or construction updates that could affect your travel route.
- 🍴 Pack snacks and water: To stay refreshed during the drive, bring along some snacks and water for the journey.
- 🚗 Rest breaks: If the journey is long, plan for rest breaks to stretch your legs and take breaks from driving.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fair Lawn and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Lawn and Hamilton.
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Start on 11th Street
1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
2859 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McLean Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19 North, GSP South
158 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP Toll South
1657 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.5 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
2155 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn right onto Gully Road
47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Lawn and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Fair Lawn and 33.9 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fair Lawn and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menlo Park.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Lawn and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 50.73 mi (81.65 km).
#1 Fair Lawn
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 32,877 |
| Coordinates | 40.9403800, -74.1318100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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