How far is Hamilton, NJ from New Milford, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to New Milford, NJ is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
Driving 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 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in 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 New Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and New Milford.
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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
25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
2199 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
2500 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
673 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack
2776 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
631 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on East Kennedy Street
1116 ft · 30 sec · East Kennedy Street
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Turn left onto South River Street
2 mi · 3 min · South River Street
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Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
526 ft · 14 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
597 ft · 22 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Road
1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road
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Turn right onto Plympton Street
82 m · 12 sec · Plympton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plympton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and New Milford.
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
25.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near New Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to New Milford?
The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Hamilton and 32.5 miles from New Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near New Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 50.41 mi (81.12 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 New Milford
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 16,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.9351000, -74.0190300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Milford (-74.01903, 40.9351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.34 | $22.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
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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