How far is Hamilton, NJ from Dunellen, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Dunellen, NJ is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
39.74 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.46 mi
53.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.46 mi
Kilometers
53.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.74 mi
Kilometers
63.95 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 Dunellen
Sat, May 2, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, May 2, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-02T15:21
Arrive Dunellen
Sat, May 2, 4:15 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
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Hamilton
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Dunellen
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.4 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 440: Raritan Center, Perth Amboy, Staten Island

    564 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South: Raritan Center

    1740 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440

    2621 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 529: Stelton Road, Dunellen, Edison

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    95 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stelton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stelton Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Henry Street

    94 m · 6 sec · Henry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1992 ft · 44 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bound Brook Road

    983 ft · 22 sec · Bound Brook Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sanford Avenue

    610 ft · 29 sec · Sanford Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dunellen Avenue

    43 m · 5 sec · Dunellen Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dunellen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 65%
NJ 440
7.76 mi · 20%
Washington Avenue
2.16 mi · 5%
Stelton Road
0.75 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.61 mi · 2%
North Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

22.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 27m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Dunellen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Hamilton and 19.9 miles from Dunellen.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Dunellen.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

34 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Dunellen. Straight-line distance: 33.46 mi (53.85 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Dunellen

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population7,141
Coordinates40.5892700, -74.4718200
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Dunellen (-74.47182, 40.58927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.44 $12.88
Premium $4.95 $6.94 $13.87
Diesel $5.98 $8.37 $16.74

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Dunellen. The current time is 15:21:38.

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.