How far is Hamilton, NJ from Montvale, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Montvale, NJ is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.25 mi
01h 39m
Flight
58.1 mi
93.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.1 mi
Kilometers
93.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.27 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montvale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T05:38
Arrive Montvale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Clark
NJ

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
36.1 mi
00h 49m
To Montvale
36.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell

    1326 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Oradell

    937 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue

    94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Westwood Avenue

    1114 ft · 28 sec · Westwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Kinderkamack Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1451 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
63.1 mi · 87%
Kinderkamack Road
3.47 mi · 5%
Forest Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Oradell Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
4th Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

60.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 49m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Montvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Hamilton and 36.1 miles from Montvale.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Montvale.

Stop Ideas Near Clark

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

12 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Montvale. Straight-line distance: 58.1 mi (93.5 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Montvale (-74.02292, 41.04676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $10.42
Round trip
$20.84
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.42 $20.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.73 $23.45
Premium $4.95 $12.63 $25.27
Diesel $5.98 $15.25 $30.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Montvale. The current time is 05:38:02.

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.