How far is Hamilton, NJ from Mount Olive, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Mount Olive, NJ is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
65.19 mi
01h 31m
Flight
56.16 mi
90.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.16 mi
Kilometers
90.38 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.19 mi
Kilometers
104.92 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-30T06:37
Arrive Mount Olive
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Somerset
NJ

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

From Hamilton
32.6 mi
00h 45m
To Mount Olive
32.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Mount Olive.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1013 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah

    1618 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Flanders Netcong Road

    1393 ft · 44 sec · Flanders Netcong Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Flanders - Drakestown Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Flanders - Drakestown Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mount Olive Road

    57 m · 5 sec · Mount Olive Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 34%
US 202 North
15.1 mi · 23%
I 287 North
7.5 mi · 12%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 8%
I 78 East
4.46 mi · 7%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 45m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Mount Olive?

The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Hamilton and 32.6 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Mount Olive.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

3 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

16 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

23 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

34 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 56.16 mi (90.38 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Mount Olive

#2 Mount Olive

Township of New Jersey

Population28,815
Coordinates40.8514900, -74.7329400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Mount Olive (-74.73294, 40.85149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.40 $18.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.95 $11.39 $22.79
Diesel $5.98 $13.75 $27.51

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Mount Olive. The current time is 06:37:35.

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.