How far is Hamilton, NJ from Jamesburg, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Jamesburg, NJ is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.51 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.42 mi
34.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.51 mi
Kilometers
42.67 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Jamesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Hamilton
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Jamesburg
13.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1013 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Tennant, Morganville

    753 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tennent Road

    1325 ft · 33 sec · Tennent Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Texas Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Texas Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Buckelew Avenue

    96 m · 7 sec · Buckelew Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    2264 ft · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
9.88 mi · 37%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 19%
Texas Road
2.98 mi · 11%
Matchaponix Avenue
1.93 mi · 7%
Pergola Avenue
1.61 mi · 6%
East Railroad Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

9.68 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 18m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Jamesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Hamilton and 13.3 miles from Jamesburg.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Jamesburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Freehold, 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 East Freehold.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Jamesburg. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.48 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Jamesburg

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.3526100, -74.4401500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Jamesburg (-74.44015, 40.35261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.95 $4.66 $9.31
Diesel $5.98 $5.62 $11.24

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Jamesburg. The current time is 07:54:14.

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.