How far is Hamilton, NJ from Tinton Falls, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Tinton Falls, NJ is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
8.41 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.79 mi
10.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.79 mi
Kilometers
10.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.41 mi
Kilometers
13.54 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinton Falls
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Tinton Falls
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Eatontown
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Tinton Falls
4.2 mi
00h 06m

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
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Tinton Falls.

  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

    3185 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1260 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    693 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Long Branch, New Brunswick

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    2072 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    726 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayside Road North

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Wayside Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Tinton Avenue

    2087 ft · 37 sec · Tinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tinton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
178.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
4.6 mi · 55%
Wayside Road
1.3 mi · 15%
NJ 18 North
0.53 mi · 6%
Tinton Avenue
0.4 mi · 5%
Wayside Road North
0.27 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

2.35 mi · 00h 03m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eatontown
00h 06m from Hamilton
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Tinton Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Tinton Falls?

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Eatontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Hamilton and 4.2 miles from Tinton Falls.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Tinton Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Eatontown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

40 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

47 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

49 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Tinton Falls. Straight-line distance: 6.79 mi (10.93 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Tinton Falls

#2 Tinton Falls

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population17,406
Coordinates40.3042800, -74.1004200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Tinton Falls (-74.10042, 40.30428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.45
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.23 $2.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.95 $1.49 $2.97
Diesel $5.98 $1.79 $3.59

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 Tinton Falls. The current time is 20:19:16.

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.