How far is Hamilton, NJ from Park Ridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
71.25 mi
01h 36m
Flight
57.43 mi
92.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.43 mi
Kilometers
92.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.25 mi
Kilometers
114.66 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Park Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
35.6 mi
00h 48m
To Park Ridge
35.6 mi
00h 48m

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
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Park Ridge.

  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

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

    35 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Werimus Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pascack Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pascack Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
65.9 mi · 92%
Pascack Road
1.25 mi · 2%
Werimus Road
1.22 mi · 2%
Woodcliff Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
Van Emburgh Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

63.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 48m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Park Ridge?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 35.6 miles from Hamilton and 35.6 miles from Park Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Park Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Clark

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clark, 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 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 Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 57.43 mi (92.42 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Park Ridge

#2 Park Ridge

Town

Population8,633
Coordinates41.0376000, -74.0407000
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Park Ridge (-74.0407, 41.0376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.09
Premium $4.95 $12.43 $24.87
Diesel $5.98 $15.01 $30.02

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 Park Ridge. The current time is 05:18:38.

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.