How far is Hamilton, NJ from Shrewsbury, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Shrewsbury, NJ is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Shrewsbury.
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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
22.1 mi · 26 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coxs Corner, Imlaystown
1026 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
606 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Imlaystown-Hightstown Road
576 ft · 15 sec · Imlaystown-Hightstown Road
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Turn left onto Stone Tavern Road
1 mi · 2 min · Stone Tavern Road
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Turn right onto Zachary Drive
23 m · 3 sec · Zachary Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zachary Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Shrewsbury.
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.
Central Jersey Expressway
Continue on Central Jersey Expressway
22.1 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Hamilton and 14.2 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakewood.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.15 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 Shrewsbury
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.1826100, -74.5293200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-74.52932, 40.18261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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