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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.01 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.41 mi
81.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.41 mi
Kilometers
81.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.01 mi
Kilometers
104.62 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T13:00
Arrive New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Port Reading
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
32.5 mi
00h 44m
To New Milford
32.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  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

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    10.7 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Paterson

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West Local: Hackensack

    2776 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry

    631 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on East Kennedy Street

    1116 ft · 30 sec · East Kennedy Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South River Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South River Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    526 ft · 14 sec · Roemer Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    597 ft · 22 sec · Roemer Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cedar Road

    1106 ft · 51 sec · Cedar Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Plympton Street

    82 m · 12 sec · Plympton Street

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.9 mi · 43%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 22%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.7 mi · 17%
South River Street
1.98 mi · 3%
I 80 West
1.88 mi · 3%
River Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Reading
00h 44m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Reading and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and New Milford. Straight-line distance: 50.41 mi (81.12 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
New Milford

#2 New Milford

Borough in New Jersey

Population16,321
Coordinates40.9351000, -74.0190300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: New Milford (-74.01903, 40.9351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $9.36
Round trip
$18.71
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and New Milford. The current time is 13:00:12.

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.