How far is Hamilton, NJ from North Arlington, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to North Arlington, NJ is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.19 mi
01h 11m
Flight
40.26 mi
64.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.26 mi
Kilometers
64.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.19 mi
Kilometers
82.38 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T08:40
Arrive North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Hamilton
25.6 mi
00h 35m
To North Arlington
25.6 mi
00h 35m

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
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and North Arlington.

  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

    9.5 mi · 12 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 7: Belleville, North Arlington

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rutgers Street

    34 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Belleville Turnpike

    3164 ft · 1 min · Belleville Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beaver Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · Beaver Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.9 mi · 54%
New Jersey Turnpike
9.52 mi · 19%
NJ 21
6.23 mi · 12%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 7%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.64 mi · 1%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 35m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to North Arlington?

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Hamilton and 25.6 miles from North Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and North Arlington. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
North Arlington

#2 North Arlington

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population15,609
Coordinates40.7884300, -74.1332000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: North Arlington (-74.1332, 40.78843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 North Arlington. The current time is 08:40:52.

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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.