How far is Hamilton, NJ from Bound Brook, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
40.22 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.68 mi
55.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.68 mi
Kilometers
55.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.22 mi
Kilometers
64.73 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bound Brook
Wed, Apr 29, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 29, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-29T13:27
Arrive Bound Brook
Wed, Apr 29, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Brownville
NJ

City in New York, United States of America

From Hamilton
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Bound Brook
20.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Bound Brook.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1013 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Old New Brunswick Road

    788 ft · 12 sec · Old New Brunswick Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Centennial Avenue

    1833 ft · 34 sec · Centennial Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Possumtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Possumtown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    2349 ft · 56 sec · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hooker Street

    152 m · 15 sec · Hooker Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harris Avenue

    3178 ft · 1 min · Harris Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Livingston Street

    142 m · 27 sec · Livingston Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Maple Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Maple Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 56%
Memorial Parkway
6.02 mi · 15%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 12%
Union Avenue
1.46 mi · 4%
Possumtown Road
1.26 mi · 3%
Harris Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 27m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Bound Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Bound Brook?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Hamilton and 20.1 miles from Bound Brook.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Bound Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Brownville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 34.68 mi (55.81 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Bound Brook

#2 Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population10,159
Coordinates40.5684400, -74.5384900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Bound Brook (-74.53849, 40.56844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Bound Brook. The current time is 13:27:49.

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.