How far is Hamilton, NJ from Asbury Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Asbury Park, NJ is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.23 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.77 mi
6.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.77 mi
Kilometers
6.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.23 mi
Kilometers
8.41 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T02:11
Arrive Asbury Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wanamassa
NJ

Census designated place

From Hamilton
2.6 mi
00h 04m
To Asbury Park
2.6 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Asbury Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Gully Road

    47 m · 8 sec · Gully Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    629 ft · 21 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bangs Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Bangs Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Green Grove Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Green Grove Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Asbury Park Circle

    143 m · 8 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  7. 7

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    100 m · 6 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Asbury Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Asbury Park.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
173.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Asbury Park Circle
1.43 mi · 27%
West Bangs Avenue
0.94 mi · 18%
Green Grove Road
0.7 mi · 13%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.12 mi · 2%
Gully Road
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

2 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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
3.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanamassa
00h 04m from Hamilton
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Asbury Park?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Wanamassa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Hamilton and 2.6 miles from Asbury Park.

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

The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Asbury Park.

Stop Ideas Near Wanamassa

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

54 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Asbury Park. Straight-line distance: 3.77 mi (6.06 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Asbury Park

#2 Asbury Park

City in New Jersey, United States

Population15,377
Coordinates40.2203900, -74.0120800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Asbury Park (-74.01208, 40.22039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.7 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.83 $1.66
Premium $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Diesel $5.98 $1.08 $2.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Asbury Park. The current time is 02:11:45.

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.