How far is Hamilton, NJ from Long Beach, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Long Beach, NJ is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
49.57 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.18 mi
58.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.57 mi
Kilometers
79.78 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Hamilton
24.8 mi
00h 33m
To Long Beach
24.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Long Beach.

  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

    36.7 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton

    752 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island

    1190 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West 9th Street

    58 m · 11 sec · West 9th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Bergen Avenue

    724 ft · 2 min · East Bergen Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
36.7 mi · 74%
NJ 72 East
7.33 mi · 15%
Long Beach Boulevard
3.08 mi · 6%
GSP Toll South
0.45 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.21 mi
NJ 66 East
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

36.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
00h 33m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Hamilton and 24.8 miles from Long Beach.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.23 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population3,073
Coordinates39.6856800, -74.1448600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Long Beach (-74.14486, 39.68568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.95 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $5.98 $10.47 $20.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Long Beach. The current time is 07:54:42.

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.