How far is Hamilton, NJ from Lacey, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Lacey, NJ is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Lacey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Lacey.
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Start on Gully Road
47 m · 5 sec · Gully Road
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Turn left onto Old Corlies Avenue
1136 ft · 34 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
607 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
2395 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20.2 mi · 24 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood
111 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting
140 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Double Trouble Road
82 m · 16 sec · Double Trouble Road
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Turn left onto Dover Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Lacey Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road
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Turn right
3144 ft · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Lacey.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Lacey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Lacey?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Hamilton and 15.5 miles from Lacey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.72 one way or $9.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Lacey.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Village.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lacey. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 km).
#1 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lacey
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.8726200, -74.2951400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lacey (-74.29514, 39.87262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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