How far is Hamilton, NJ from Magnolia, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Magnolia, NJ is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
45.19 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.42 mi
57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.19 mi
Kilometers
72.72 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Magnolia
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Lakehurst
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
22.6 mi
00h 33m
To Magnolia
22.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst

    2188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    643 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

    79 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    53 m · 2 sec · Magnolia Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Magnolia Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Magnolia Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
26.4 mi · 59%
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 24%
Magnolia Road
5.11 mi · 11%
NJ 70
0.68 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.45 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 70 West

Continue straight

17 mi · 00h 23m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakehurst
00h 33m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Lakehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Hamilton and 22.6 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Magnolia.

Stop Ideas Near Lakehurst

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

44 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

55 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Magnolia

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,264
Coordinates39.9498400, -74.6607100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Magnolia (-74.66071, 39.94984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Diesel $5.98 $9.57 $19.14

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Magnolia. The current time is 21:14:41.

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.