How far is Hamilton, NJ from Spotswood, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Spotswood, NJ is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.2 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.17 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spotswood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:58 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Spotswood
Fri, Apr 17, 8:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Hamilton
13.1 mi
00h 18m
To Spotswood
13.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    742 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Bridge Turnpike

    631 ft · 16 sec · Old Bridge Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Snowhill Street

    1749 ft · 48 sec · Snowhill Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Eaton Avenue

    101 m · 17 sec · Eaton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Willard Clark Circle

    72 m · 10 sec · Willard Clark Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willard Clark Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Spotswood.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
16.3 mi · 62%
Old Corlies Avenue
4.99 mi · 19%
Main Street
2.08 mi · 8%
Snowhill Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Old Bridge Turnpike
0.12 mi
Eaton Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 18m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Spotswood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Spotswood?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Hamilton and 13.1 miles from Spotswood.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Spotswood.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Spotswood. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Spotswood

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population8,169
Coordinates40.3917700, -74.3984800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Spotswood (-74.39848, 40.39177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Spotswood. The current time is 08:22:19.

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.