How far is Hamilton, NJ from Point Pleasant, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant, NJ is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Point Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Point Pleasant.
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Start on Gully Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gully Road
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Continue on Belmar Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Belmar Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto New Bedford Road
2004 ft · 57 sec · New Bedford Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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5
Keep slight right
812 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Road
3 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
108 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
696 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Herbertsville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Herbertsville Road
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Turn left onto Lakewood Road
25 m · 1 sec · Lakewood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakewood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Point Pleasant.
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.
River Road
Merge slight left onto River Road
2.98 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Point Pleasant?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Manasquan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Hamilton and 6.1 miles from Point Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Manasquan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manasquan.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Point Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 8.59 mi (13.82 km).
#1 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Point Pleasant
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 18,902 |
| Coordinates | 40.0831700, -74.0681900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Pleasant (-74.06819, 40.08317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.43 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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