How far is Hamilton, NJ from Demarest, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Demarest, NJ is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
66.13 mi
01h 30m
Flight
52.21 mi
84.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.42 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demarest
Thu, Apr 30, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 30, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-30T01:31
Arrive Demarest
Thu, Apr 30, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
33.1 mi
00h 45m
To Demarest
33.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1290 ft · 24 sec · Schraalenburgh Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hardenburgh Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hardenburgh Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardenburgh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.9 mi · 42%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 21%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 19%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 5%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 4%
Hardenburgh Avenue
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 45m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Demarest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Hamilton and 33.1 miles from Demarest.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Demarest.

Stop Ideas Near Port Reading

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Demarest. Straight-line distance: 52.21 mi (84.02 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Demarest

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,838
Coordinates40.9573200, -73.9634700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Demarest (-73.96347, 40.95732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.72 $21.43
Premium $4.95 $11.54 $23.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.93 $27.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Demarest. The current time is 01:31:59.

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.