How far is Hamilton, NJ from Monroe, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Monroe, NJ is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.13 mi
01h 13m
Flight
45.96 mi
73.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.96 mi
Kilometers
73.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.13 mi
Kilometers
91.94 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Monroe
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Hamilton
28.6 mi
00h 36m
To Monroe
28.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 49 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

    1798 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 511 North: Whippany

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Whippany Road

    1110 ft · 31 sec · Whippany Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1768 ft · 49 sec · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Knolls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
41.4 mi · 73%
NJ 24 West
9.43 mi · 17%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.59 mi · 6%
I 78 West
0.82 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

38.6 mi · 00h 49m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 36m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Hamilton and 28.6 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.96 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Monroe

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Population44,884
Coordinates40.8128800, -74.4423800
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Monroe (-74.44238, 40.81288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Monroe. The current time is 03:46:28.

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.