How far is Hamilton, NJ from Phillipsburg, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
78.03 mi
01h 40m
Flight
67.31 mi
108.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.31 mi
Kilometers
108.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.03 mi
Kilometers
125.58 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phillipsburg
Wed, Apr 29, 8:24 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 29, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-29T18:44
Arrive Phillipsburg
Wed, Apr 29, 8:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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

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
Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Hamilton
39 mi
00h 50m
To Phillipsburg
39.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Phillipsburg.

  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 left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward Morris Street

    63 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Morris Street

    139 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Morris Street

    38 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Morris Street

    84 m · 10 sec · Morris Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Miller Street

    625 ft · 30 sec · Miller Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Hudson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
25.8 mi · 33%
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 29%
I 287 North
10.2 mi · 13%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 6%
US 22
4.13 mi · 5%
Easton Avenue
4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

25.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bound Brook
00h 50m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Phillipsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Phillipsburg?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Hamilton and 39.1 miles from Phillipsburg.

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

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Phillipsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bound Brook

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

18 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Phillipsburg. Straight-line distance: 67.31 mi (108.32 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Phillipsburg

#2 Phillipsburg

Town in New Jersey

Population14,238
Coordinates40.6937100, -75.1901800
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Phillipsburg (-75.19018, 40.69371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.47
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.24 $22.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.65 $25.29
Premium $4.95 $13.62 $27.25
Diesel $5.98 $16.45 $32.89

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Phillipsburg. The current time is 18:44:04.

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.