How far is Hamilton, NJ from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
11.55 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.2 mi
13.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.2 mi
Kilometers
13.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Pleasant Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-16T08:29
Arrive Point Pleasant Beach
Thu, Apr 16, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Hamilton
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Point Pleasant Beach
5.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Point Pleasant Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Point Pleasant Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Gully Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Gully Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brighton Avenue

    1727 ft · 49 sec · Brighton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South

    878 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant

    903 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South, GSP South: Brielle, Point Pleasant

    953 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto American Legion Way

    127 m · 24 sec · American Legion Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cincinnati Avenue

    53 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cincinnati Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Point Pleasant Beach.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 34 South
6.74 mi · 58%
NJ 138 West
1.9 mi · 16%
NJ 18 South
1.27 mi · 11%
Gully Road
1.2 mi · 10%
Brighton Avenue
0.33 mi · 3%
American Legion Way
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 34 South

Exit the roundabout

2.62 mi · 00h 03m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 08m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Partly Cloudy near Point Pleasant Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Point Pleasant Beach?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Hamilton and 5.8 miles from Point Pleasant Beach.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Partly Cloudy near Point Pleasant Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Point Pleasant Beach. Straight-line distance: 8.2 mi (13.19 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Point Pleasant Beach

#2 Point Pleasant Beach

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population4,597
Coordinates40.0912300, -74.0479100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Point Pleasant Beach (-74.04791, 40.09123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Point Pleasant Beach. The current time is 08:29:56.

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.