How far is Hamilton, NJ from Clark, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Clark, NJ is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
37.59 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.32 mi
52.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.32 mi
Kilometers
52.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.59 mi
Kilometers
60.5 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clark
Tue, May 5, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 9:57 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 Clark
Tue, May 5, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Clark
18.8 mi
00h 25m

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
Clark Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Tuesday
Using Linden 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 Clark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.8 mi · 40 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Clark, Westfield

    781 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Westfield, Brant Avenue, Rahway

    70 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    17 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue

    68 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Valley Road

    912 ft · 34 sec · Valley Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Walnut Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chester Lang Place

    910 ft · 41 sec · Chester Lang Place

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · Lexington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Carolina Street

    121 m · 19 sec · Carolina Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Concord Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Concord Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
34.8 mi · 93%
Walnut Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.24 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Valley Road
0.17 mi
Chester Lang Place
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

31.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 25m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Clark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hamilton and 18.8 miles from Clark.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:48 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 Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Clark.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Clark. Straight-line distance: 32.32 mi (52.01 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Clark

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population15,837
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3107000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Clark (-74.3107, 40.64094)

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
5.02 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Clark. The current time is 08:16:19.

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.