How far is Hamilton, NJ from Fair Lawn, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Fair Lawn, NJ is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Fair Lawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Fair Lawn.
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Start on Gully Road
47 m · 5 sec · Gully Road
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Turn left onto Old Corlies Avenue
1136 ft · 34 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn left
3185 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
1260 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton
1145 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
69 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive
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Continue on River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
1017 ft · 26 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Fair Lawn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.6 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Fair Lawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Fair Lawn?
The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Hamilton and 30.9 miles from Fair Lawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Fair Lawn.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menlo Park.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Fair Lawn. Straight-line distance: 50.73 mi (81.65 km).
#1 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Lawn
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 32,877 |
| Coordinates | 40.9403800, -74.1318100 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fair Lawn (-74.13181, 40.94038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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