How far is Hamilton, NJ from Brielle, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Brielle, NJ is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.2 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.98 mi
11.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.98 mi
Kilometers
11.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.2 mi
Kilometers
16.42 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brielle
Tue, May 5, 3:14 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 3:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-05T14:59
Arrive Brielle
Tue, May 5, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

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

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
Shark River Hills
NJ

Census designated place

From Hamilton
5.1 mi
00h 07m
To Brielle
5.1 mi
00h 07m

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
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gully Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Gully Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brighton Avenue

    1727 ft · 49 sec · Brighton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South

    878 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant

    903 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South, GSP South: Brielle, Point Pleasant

    953 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Higgins Avenue

    1135 ft · 25 sec · Higgins Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    59 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
156.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 34 South
5.1 mi · 50%
NJ 138 West
1.9 mi · 19%
NJ 18 South
1.27 mi · 12%
Gully Road
1.2 mi · 12%
Brighton Avenue
0.33 mi · 3%
Higgins Avenue
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 34 South

Exit the roundabout

2.62 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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shark River Hills
00h 07m from Hamilton
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Brielle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Shark River Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Hamilton and 5.1 miles from Brielle.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Brielle.

Stop Ideas Near Shark River Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shark River Hills, 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 Shark River Hills.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

48 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

48 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

51 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

58 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Brielle. Straight-line distance: 6.98 mi (11.23 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Brielle

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population4,661
Coordinates40.1078900, -74.0565300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Brielle (-74.05653, 40.10789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.36 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.72 gal · 2.72 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.66 $3.31
Premium $4.95 $1.78 $3.57
Diesel $5.98 $2.15 $4.31

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 Brielle. The current time is 14:59:40.

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.