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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.73 mi
01h 23m
Flight
50.73 mi
81.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.73 mi
Kilometers
81.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.34 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Lawn
Wed, Sep 23, 12:18 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Sep 23, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-09-23T10:55
Arrive Fair Lawn
Wed, Sep 23, 12:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
30.8 mi
00h 41m
To Fair Lawn
30.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

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.

  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

    51.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Clifton

    1145 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    1017 ft · 26 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
54.4 mi · 88%
US 46 East
2.46 mi · 4%
River Road
1.25 mi · 2%
River Drive
1.2 mi · 2%
McLean Boulevard
0.43 mi · 1%
11th Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 41m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Fair Lawn. Straight-line distance: 50.73 mi (81.65 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Fair Lawn

#2 Fair Lawn

Borough in New Jersey

Population32,877
Coordinates40.9403800, -74.1318100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Fair Lawn (-74.13181, 40.94038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.28
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Fair Lawn. The current time is 10:55:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.