How far is Hamilton, NJ from Long Branch, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Long Branch, NJ is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Long Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Long Branch.
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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
3185 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
1260 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right
693 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
2140 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
1971 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
2019 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
153 m · 14 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Long Branch.
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.
NJ 36 North
Merge slight left
4.53 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Long Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Long Branch?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Hamilton and 5.8 miles from Long Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Long Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls
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 Tinton Falls.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Long Branch. Straight-line distance: 8.19 mi (13.18 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 Long Branch
City in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,210 |
| Coordinates | 40.3042800, -73.9923600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Branch (-73.99236, 40.30428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
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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