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.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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 Burlington County, New Jersey
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 Hamilton and Barnegat.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Barnegat.
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Start on Gully Road
47 m · 5 sec · Gully Road
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Turn left onto Old Corlies Avenue
1136 ft · 34 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
607 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
2395 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
33.2 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 554 East: Barnegat
1927 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive
1275 ft · 38 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto West Bay Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Bay Avenue
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Shade.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Barnegat. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).
#1 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnegat
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 23,988 |
| Coordinates | 39.7531800, -74.2229200 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnegat (-74.22292, 39.75318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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