How far is Hamilton, NJ from Piscataway, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Piscataway, NJ is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.84 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.22 mi
42.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.84 mi
Kilometers
49.64 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piscataway
Fri, May 1, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-01T22:20
Arrive Piscataway
Fri, May 1, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Hamilton
15.4 mi
00h 20m
To Piscataway
15.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1359 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    979 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward CR 514 East: Woodbridge Township

    139 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on CR 514 East: Woodbridge Township

    131 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 514 East: Woodbridge Township

    141 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Woodbridge Ave Extension

    1663 ft · 37 sec · Woodbridge Ave Extension

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Thomasina Street

    594 ft · 26 sec · Thomasina Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Germantown Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
21.6 mi · 70%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 16%
US 1 North
1.31 mi · 4%
Woodbridge Ave Extension
0.32 mi · 1%
CR 514 East
0.26 mi · 1%
Thomasina Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 20m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Piscataway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Hamilton and 15.4 miles from Piscataway.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Piscataway.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Freehold, 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 East Freehold.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Piscataway. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.2 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Piscataway

Township in New Jersey, United States

Population57,164
Coordinates40.4992700, -74.3990400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Piscataway (-74.39904, 40.49927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.91
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.45 $8.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.03
Premium $4.95 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.98 $6.52 $13.04

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Piscataway. The current time is 22:20:01.

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.