How far is Hamilton, NJ from Maplewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Maplewood, NJ is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Maplewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Maplewood.
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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
38.8 mi · 50 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maplewood
883 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Irvington, Maplewood
55 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto North Union Avenue
92 m · 9 sec · North Union Avenue
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Continue on North Union Avenue
48 m · 5 sec · North Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Mill Road
2273 ft · 1 min · Mill Road
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Continue on Stuyvesant Avenue
675 ft · 16 sec · Stuyvesant Avenue
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Continue on Boyden Avenue
2750 ft · 1 min · Boyden Avenue
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Turn left onto Tuscan Road
694 ft · 31 sec · Tuscan Road
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Continue on Tuscan Road
28 m · 11 sec · Tuscan Road
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
45 m · 4 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Tuscan Road
629 ft · 30 sec · Tuscan Road
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Turn right onto Oakland Road
526 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Road
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Turn left onto Oakview Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Oakview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dunnell Road
75 m · 11 sec · Dunnell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dunnell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Maplewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
38.8 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Maplewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Maplewood?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Laurence Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Hamilton and 22.7 miles from Maplewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:24 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 Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Maplewood.
Stop Ideas Near Laurence Harbor
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 Laurence Harbor.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Maplewood. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 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 Maplewood
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 25,985 |
| Coordinates | 40.7312100, -74.2734800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maplewood (-74.27348, 40.73121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 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 34m |
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 | $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.
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