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

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
44.81 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.21 mi
58.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.81 mi
Kilometers
72.11 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T13:00
Arrive Prospect Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Hamilton
22.4 mi
00h 28m
To Prospect Park
22.4 mi
00h 28m

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
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

    34.2 mi · 40 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun Street, Capitol Complex, Thomas Edison State University

    149 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    3155 ft · 1 min · Calhoun Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pennington Avenue

    2445 ft · 45 sec · Pennington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    2306 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Weber Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · Weber Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weber Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
38.4 mi · 86%
NJ 138 West
1.9 mi · 4%
NJ 18 South
1.27 mi · 3%
Gully Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Calhoun Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Pennington Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

34.2 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 28m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Prospect Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Hamilton and 22.4 miles from Prospect Park.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 36.21 mi (58.28 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Prospect Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.2403900, -74.7662700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Prospect Park (-74.76627, 40.24039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.27 $14.53
Premium $4.95 $7.83 $15.65
Diesel $5.98 $9.45 $18.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Prospect Park. The current time is 13:00:09.

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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.