How far is Hamilton, NJ from Delaware, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Delaware, NJ is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.89 mi
01h 55m
Flight
70.08 mi
112.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.08 mi
Kilometers
112.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135.01 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Fri, May 1, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-01T05:03
Arrive Delaware
Fri, May 1, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Somerville
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Hamilton
41.9 mi
00h 57m
To Delaware
41.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Clinton, Flemington, Washington

    1963 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    149 m · 22 sec · Clinton Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 27%
NJ 31
17.2 mi · 20%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12 mi · 14%
I 287 North
10.2 mi · 12%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 6%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 5%
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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 57m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Hamilton and 41.9 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 70.08 mi (112.78 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,409
Coordinates40.8928800, -75.0646200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Delaware (-75.06462, 40.89288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.19
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.09 $24.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.61 $27.23
Premium $4.95 $14.66 $29.33
Diesel $5.98 $17.70 $35.40

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Delaware. The current time is 05:03:57.

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.