How far is Hamilton, NJ from Mahwah, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Mahwah, NJ is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
74.22 mi
01h 39m
Flight
61.01 mi
98.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.01 mi
Kilometers
98.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.22 mi
Kilometers
119.45 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mahwah
Tue, May 26, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 26, 8:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-26T05:26
Arrive Mahwah
Tue, May 26, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Hamilton
37.1 mi
00h 49m
To Mahwah
37.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3185 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1260 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    2735 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    844 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    144 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    718 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

    131 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Airmount Road

    51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
61.6 mi · 83%
NJ 17 North
9.97 mi · 13%
Franklin Turnpike
1.57 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.24 mi
Old Corlies Avenue
0.21 mi
West Airmount Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

58.8 mi · 01h 17m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 49m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Hamilton and 37.1 miles from Mahwah.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 61.01 mi (98.18 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Mahwah

Township of New Jersey

Population26,078
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.1437600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.91 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.41
5.24 gal · 19.82 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.71 $21.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.95 $12.98 $25.96
Diesel $5.98 $15.67 $31.34

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Mahwah. The current time is 05:26:36.

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.