How far is Hamilton, NJ from Manchester, CT?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Manchester, CT is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Manchester.
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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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Continue on Garden State Parkway
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park
823 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park
1233 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1570 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
40.8 mi · 55 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, New Haven
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Merritt Parkway
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Continue on Wilbur Cross Parkway
30.4 mi · 38 min · Wilbur Cross Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Turnpike
15.7 mi · 20 min · Berlin Turnpike
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, US 44: Middle Turnpike West, Manchester
2196 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Turnpike West
1820 ft · 33 sec · Middle Turnpike West
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Turn right onto Center Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
103 m · 13 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New England Thruway
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
40.8 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Manchester?
The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Hamilton and 86.8 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.33 one way or $52.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Norwalk City Hall parking
Mount Vernon City Hall
New Rochelle City Court
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwich.
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 135.52 mi (218.1 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 Manchester
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 57,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.7759300, -72.5214800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-72.52148, 41.77593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $26.33 | $52.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $29.85 | $59.69 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $38.70 | $77.41 |
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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