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

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
58.19 mi
01h 16m
Flight
45.02 mi
72.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.02 mi
Kilometers
72.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.19 mi
Kilometers
93.65 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield Park
Tue, May 26, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 26, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-26T09:30
Arrive Ridgefield Park
Tue, May 26, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Hamilton
29.1 mi
00h 38m
To Ridgefield Park
29.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3185 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1260 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton

    2199 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2500 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    673 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2694 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Challenger Road

    974 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Challenger Road

    2018 ft · 42 sec · Challenger Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Emerson Street

    2216 ft · 46 sec · Emerson Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2258 ft · 46 sec · Teaneck Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Park Street

    903 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Ridgefield 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.9 mi · 48%
New Jersey Turnpike
14 mi · 24%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12 mi · 21%
I 95
1.01 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Challenger Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

25.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 38m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Hamilton and 29.1 miles from Ridgefield Park.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield Park.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Ridgefield Park. Straight-line distance: 45.02 mi (72.45 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Ridgefield Park

Village of New Jersey

Population12,837
Coordinates40.8570400, -74.0215300
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Ridgefield Park (-74.02153, 40.85704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Ridgefield Park. The current time is 09:30:39.

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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.