How far is Hamilton, NJ from Franklin Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Franklin Lakes, NJ is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
67.79 mi
01h 32m
Flight
56.33 mi
90.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.33 mi
Kilometers
90.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.79 mi
Kilometers
109.1 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T16:25
Arrive Franklin Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
33.9 mi
00h 46m
To Franklin Lakes
33.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Franklin Lakes.

  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

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Street

    2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    711 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Goffle Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland

    134 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Summit Avenue, Franklin Lakes

    531 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summit Avenue

    978 ft · 19 sec · Summit Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    2019 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Shirley Avenue

    1307 ft · 57 sec · Shirley Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shirley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
54.5 mi · 80%
NJ 208 North
4.14 mi · 6%
Goffle Road
2.55 mi · 4%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

51.7 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 46m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Franklin Lakes?

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Hamilton and 33.9 miles from Franklin Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Franklin Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Franklin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 56.33 mi (90.65 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Franklin Lakes

#2 Franklin Lakes

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population11,206
Coordinates41.0167600, -74.2057000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Franklin Lakes (-74.2057, 41.01676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.95 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.98 $14.29 $28.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Franklin Lakes. The current time is 16:25:55.

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.