How far is Hamilton, NJ from Hawthorne, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.58 mi
01h 23m
Flight
51.42 mi
82.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.58 mi
Kilometers
99.1 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-15T09:54
Arrive Hawthorne
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 AM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Hawthorne
30.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Hawthorne.

  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

    Turn slight right onto Wagaraw Road

    3047 ft · 58 sec · Wagaraw Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Diamond Bridge Avenue

    128 m · 17 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Royal Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Royal Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Royal Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
54.5 mi · 89%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Wagaraw Road
0.58 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Lafayette Avenue
0.55 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 41m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Hawthorne?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 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 30.8 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hawthorne.

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 Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 51.42 mi (82.76 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Hawthorne

#2 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population18,667
Coordinates40.9492600, -74.1537500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Hawthorne (-74.15375, 40.94926)

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 13m
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
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.73
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.87 $17.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.95 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.98 $12.98 $25.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Hawthorne. The current time is 09:54:48.

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.