How far is Hamilton, NJ from Lambertville, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Lambertville, NJ is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Lambertville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Lambertville.
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Start on Gully Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Gully Road
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Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
1727 ft · 49 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South
878 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
903 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
34.2 mi · 40 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Swan Street
63 m · 11 sec · Swan Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
578 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Lambertville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Jersey Expressway
Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
34.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Lambertville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Lambertville?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Hamilton and 28.9 miles from Lambertville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Lambertville.
Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shrewsbury.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lambertville. Straight-line distance: 46.72 mi (75.19 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 Lambertville
City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,790 |
| Coordinates | 40.3659400, -74.9429400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lambertville (-74.94294, 40.36594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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