How far is Hamilton, NJ from Barnegat, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Barnegat, NJ is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.65 mi
00h 47m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.65 mi
Kilometers
60.59 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnegat
Tue, Apr 14, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-14T20:42
Arrive Barnegat
Tue, Apr 14, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Hamilton
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Barnegat
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gully Road

    47 m · 5 sec · Gully Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1136 ft · 34 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard

    83 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    607 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    2395 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    33.2 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat

    1927 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive

    1275 ft · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Bay Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
33.2 mi · 88%
West Bay Avenue
1.73 mi · 5%
GSP Toll South
0.45 mi · 1%
CR 554 East
0.37 mi · 1%
Lighthouse Drive
0.24 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

33.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
00h 23m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Barnegat.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hamilton and 18.8 miles from Barnegat.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Barnegat. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Barnegat

#2 Barnegat

Township of New Jersey

Population23,988
Coordinates39.7531800, -74.2229200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Barnegat (-74.22292, 39.75318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Barnegat. The current time is 20:42:01.

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.