How far is Fairfield, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Fairfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
63.45 mi
01h 04m
Flight
48.22 mi
77.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.22 mi
Kilometers
77.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.45 mi
Kilometers
102.12 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Fairfield
31.7 mi
00h 32m
To Hamilton
31.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alan Drive

    56 m · 11 sec · Alan Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Craig Place

    108 m · 17 sec · Craig Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hollywood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollywood Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    541 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 73%
Hollywood Avenue
7.47 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi
ramp to GSP Southbound
0.14 mi
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 32m from Fairfield
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairfield 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 Fairfield to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 31.7 miles from Fairfield and 31.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 48.22 mi (77.6 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey

Population7,459
Coordinates40.8837100, -74.3059800
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Alan Drive (-74.305815, 40.883514)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.31
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.15 $18.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.30 $20.60
Premium $4.95 $11.10 $22.19
Diesel $5.98 $13.40 $26.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Hamilton. The current time is 01:59:55.

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.