How far is Hamilton, NJ from Manalapan, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Manalapan, NJ is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.77 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.94 mi
27.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.94 mi
Kilometers
27.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.77 mi
Kilometers
28.6 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manalapan
Tue, May 12, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Manalapan
Tue, May 12, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Freehold
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Manalapan
8.9 mi
00h 13m

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
67°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 Manalapan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    141 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Iron Ore Road

    717 ft · 19 sec · Iron Ore Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Ore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 33
12.5 mi · 70%
Old Corlies Avenue
2.85 mi · 16%
Iron Ore Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Gully Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 33

Continue straight

10 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freehold
00h 13m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Manalapan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Hamilton and 8.9 miles from Manalapan.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freehold

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

30 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

30 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

41 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Manalapan. Straight-line distance: 16.94 mi (27.27 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Manalapan

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population39,225
Coordinates40.2573300, -74.3957100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Manalapan (-74.39571, 40.25733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 Manalapan. The current time is 20:19:41.

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.