How far is Hamilton, NJ from Monmouth Beach, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Monmouth Beach, NJ is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
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 Monmouth Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Monmouth Beach.
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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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Take the exit slight right
693 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
2140 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
1971 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard North
1.1 km · 1 min · Ocean Boulevard North
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Turn left
75 m · 25 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Riverdale Avenue
2997 ft · 2 min · Riverdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Monmouth Beach.
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.
NJ 36 North
Merge slight left
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Monmouth Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Monmouth Beach?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Hamilton and 6.8 miles from Monmouth Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Monmouth Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Eatontown
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 Eatontown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Monmouth Beach. Straight-line distance: 10.01 mi (16.11 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 Monmouth Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,262 |
| Coordinates | 40.3303900, -73.9815300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monmouth Beach (-73.98153, 40.33039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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