How far is Hamilton, NJ from Lawrence, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Lawrence, NJ is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
34.06 mi
00h 52m
Flight
31.89 mi
51.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.89 mi
Kilometers
51.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.06 mi
Kilometers
54.81 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Manalapan
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Hamilton
17 mi
00h 26m
To Lawrence
17.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 33

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 33

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 133 West: East Windsor, Princeton

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Hightstown Bypass

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Hightstown Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 571 West: Princeton

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Princeton-Hightstown Road

    826 ft · 18 sec · Princeton-Hightstown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Trenton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Trenton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Village Road East

    1263 ft · 25 sec · Village Road East

  15. 15

    Continue on New Village Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Village Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Village Road West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Village Road West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Quaker Bridge Road

    1109 ft · 21 sec · Quaker Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lawrence Station Road

    1 km · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fountayne Boulevard

    44 m · 10 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Fountayne Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 33
17.8 mi · 52%
Hightstown Bypass
3.23 mi · 9%
Old Corlies Avenue
2.85 mi · 8%
Village Road West
2.35 mi · 7%
Old Trenton Road
1.91 mi · 6%
New Village Road
1.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 33

Continue straight

15.4 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manalapan
00h 26m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Manalapan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Hamilton and 17.1 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Manalapan

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

20 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 31.89 mi (51.33 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Lawrence

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population32,595
Coordinates40.2740000, -74.6796000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Lawrence (-74.6796, 40.274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Lawrence. The current time is 03:40:45.

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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.