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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.82 mi
02h 04m
Flight
85.58 mi
137.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.82 mi
Kilometers
165.48 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T11:49
Arrive Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Hainesport
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Hamilton
51.3 mi
01h 02m
To Salem
51.4 mi
01h 02m

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
77°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 Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Salem.

  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

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP: New York, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP

    146 m · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Camden

    668 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Trucks-Buses-Cars

    2412 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    1193 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1760 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1131 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem

    783 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Broadway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · North Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1595 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    1040 ft · 20 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2860 ft · 39 sec · West Broadway

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
60 mi · 58%
Central Jersey Expressway
27.6 mi · 27%
North Broadway
5.39 mi · 5%
South Broadway
2.63 mi · 3%
NJ 138 West
1.9 mi · 2%
NJ 18 South
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hainesport
01h 02m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hainesport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hainesport.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

19 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

20 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

22 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Salem. Straight-line distance: 85.58 mi (137.73 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA

Population4,713
Coordinates39.5717800, -75.4671400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Salem (-75.46714, 39.57178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.66
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Salem. The current time is 11:49:51.

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.