How far is Hamilton, NJ from Glen Ridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Glen Ridge, NJ is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
50.58 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41.84 mi
67.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.84 mi
Kilometers
67.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.58 mi
Kilometers
81.4 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Ridge
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T21:12
Arrive Glen Ridge
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Hamilton
25.3 mi
00h 33m
To Glen Ridge
25.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Glen Ridge.

  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

    44.6 mi · 58 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 506, CR 509: Bloomfield, Glen Ridge

    2241 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Drive North

    1445 ft · 34 sec · John F. Kennedy Drive North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    1664 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Belleville Avenue

    2447 ft · 54 sec · Belleville Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sherman Avenue

    702 ft · 36 sec · Sherman Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Argyle Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Argyle Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Argyle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
47.4 mi · 94%
Belleville Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
CR 506
0.42 mi · 1%
Franklin Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.32 mi · 1%
John F. Kennedy Drive North
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

44.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 33m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Glen Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Glen Ridge?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Hamilton and 25.3 miles from Glen Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Glen Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Glen Ridge. Straight-line distance: 41.84 mi (67.33 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Glen Ridge

#2 Glen Ridge

Town in New Jersey

Population7,570
Coordinates40.8053800, -74.2037600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Glen Ridge (-74.20376, 40.80538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Glen Ridge. The current time is 21:12:41.

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.