How far is Hamilton, NJ from Salem, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Salem, NJ is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Salem.
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Start on Gully Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Gully Road
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Turn left onto Brighton Avenue
1727 ft · 49 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 18 South
878 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 138 West: Point Pleasant
903 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP
146 m · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden
668 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars
2412 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1193 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1760 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Merge slight left
1131 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem
783 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on North Broadway
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Broadway Road
1595 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Road
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Continue on South Broadway
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Front Street
1040 ft · 20 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2860 ft · 39 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Salem?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Hainesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Hamilton and 51.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Hainesport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hainesport.
Cornwells Heights
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Lindenwold
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Salem. Straight-line distance: 85.58 mi (137.73 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 Salem
City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 4,713 |
| Coordinates | 39.5717800, -75.4671400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-75.46714, 39.57178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.69 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.98 | $35.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
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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