How far is Hamilton, NJ from Berkeley Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Berkeley Heights, NJ is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
45.89 mi
01h 08m
Flight
38 mi
61.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38 mi
Kilometers
61.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.89 mi
Kilometers
73.86 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkeley Heights
Tue, May 5, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-05T08:16
Arrive Berkeley Heights
Tue, May 5, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Hamilton
22.9 mi
00h 34m
To Berkeley Heights
22.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Berkeley Heights Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Tuesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Berkeley Heights.

  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

    3185 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1260 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    564 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    1740 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440

    2621 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Durham Avenue, South Plainfield

    1444 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Durham Avenue

    2403 ft · 52 sec · Durham Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    1980 ft · 44 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    106 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Somerset Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Watchung, Somerville, VA Hospital

    585 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Valley Road

    87 m · 7 sec · Valley Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Mountain Avenue

    692 ft · 14 sec · Mountain Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue

    144 m · 17 sec · Plainfield Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 56%
NJ 440
6.42 mi · 14%
Park Avenue
3.58 mi · 8%
Hillcrest Road
2.02 mi · 4%
Hamilton Boulevard
1.29 mi · 3%
Maple Avenue
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 34m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Berkeley Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Berkeley Heights?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Hamilton and 22.9 miles from Berkeley Heights.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Berkeley Heights.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Berkeley Heights. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.16 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Berkeley Heights

#2 Berkeley Heights

Township in Union County, New Jersey

Population13,313
Coordinates40.6834300, -74.4426500
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Berkeley Heights (-74.44265, 40.68343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.24
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.62 $13.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.45 $14.90
Premium $4.95 $8.03 $16.05
Diesel $5.98 $9.69 $19.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Berkeley Heights. The current time is 08:16:35.

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.