How far is Hamilton, NJ from East Hanover, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to East Hanover, NJ is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.01 mi
01h 20m
Flight
44.9 mi
72.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.9 mi
Kilometers
72.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.97 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hanover
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-16T01:46
Arrive East Hanover
Thu, Apr 16, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Hamilton
29.5 mi
00h 40m
To East Hanover
29.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and East Hanover.

  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

    42.5 mi · 55 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    49 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    943 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    627 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Essex Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Eisenhower Parkway South

    1107 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Eisenhower Parkway

    2213 ft · 41 sec · Eisenhower Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Eagle Rock Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ridgedale Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ridgedale Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Deforest Avenue

    529 ft · 15 sec · Deforest Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    107 m · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    35 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
45.3 mi · 77%
Essex Freeway
8.24 mi · 14%
Ridgedale Avenue
1.49 mi · 3%
Eagle Rock Avenue
1.31 mi · 2%
I 280 West
0.49 mi · 1%
Eisenhower Parkway
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

42.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 40m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near East Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to East Hanover?

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Hamilton and 29.5 miles from East Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near East Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and East Hanover. Straight-line distance: 44.9 mi (72.26 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
East Hanover

#2 East Hanover

Township of New Jersey

Population10,868
Coordinates40.8201000, -74.3648700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: East Hanover (-74.36487, 40.8201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and East Hanover. The current time is 01:46:47.

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.