How far is Hamilton, NJ from Jackson, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Jackson, NJ is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
61.57 mi
01h 30m
Flight
50.94 mi
81.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.94 mi
Kilometers
81.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.57 mi
Kilometers
99.08 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Fri, Oct 9, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Fri, Oct 9, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-10-09T08:01
Arrive Jackson
Fri, Oct 9, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Cedar Glen Lakes
NJ

Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
30.8 mi
00h 45m
To Jackson
30.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard

    83 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    607 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    2395 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst

    2188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    643 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

    79 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Four Mile Circle

    135 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Medford, Cherry Hill

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    866 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tuckerton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tuckerton Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Oakshade Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Oakshade Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Jackson Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Jackson Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
34.2 mi · 56%
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 17%
US 206 South
5.03 mi · 8%
Jackson Road
5.02 mi · 8%
Oakshade Road
2.38 mi · 4%
Tuckerton Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 70 West

Continue straight

17 mi · 00h 23m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Glen Lakes
00h 45m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Cedar Glen Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Hamilton and 30.8 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.29 one way or $18.58 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 Mostly Sunny near Jackson.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Glen Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Glen Lakes, 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 Cedar Glen Lakes.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

42 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

45 mi away
2 Wallace Road
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

47 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

49 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 50.94 mi (81.98 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jackson

Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey

Population58,371
Coordinates39.7765000, -74.8623800
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Jackson (-74.86238, 39.7765)

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
8.22 L · about $9.29
Round trip
$18.58
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $9.29 $18.58
Mid-grade $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Premium $5.15 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $6.35 $13.78 $27.56

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 · Oct 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Jackson. The current time is 08:01:30.

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.