How far is Hamilton, NJ from South Bound Brook, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to South Bound Brook, NJ is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
37.69 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.68 mi
54.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.66 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bound Brook
Tue, May 12, 10:07 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive South Bound Brook
Tue, May 12, 10:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Brownville
NJ

City in New York, United States of America

From Hamilton
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To South Bound Brook
18.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and South Bound Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and South Bound Brook.

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1013 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Easton Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    3012 ft · 1 min · Easton Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Edgewood Terrace

    2418 ft · 1 min · Edgewood Terrace

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    135 m · 18 sec · Elizabeth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Zimmerman Place (Historical)

    113 m · 27 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and South Bound Brook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 59%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 13%
Easton Avenue
4.57 mi · 12%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 5%
Edgewood Terrace
0.46 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

22.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownville
00h 26m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near South Bound Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to South Bound Brook?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Brownville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hamilton and 18.8 miles from South Bound Brook.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near South Bound Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Brownville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and South Bound Brook. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.21 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
South Bound Brook

#2 South Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population4,518
Coordinates40.5534400, -74.5315400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: South Bound Brook (-74.53154, 40.55344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.12 $12.23
Premium $4.95 $6.59 $13.18
Diesel $5.98 $7.95 $15.91

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and South Bound Brook. The current time is 21:14:42.

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.