How far is Hamilton, NJ from Trenton, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Trenton, NJ is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
41.73 mi
00h 44m
Flight
34.92 mi
56.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.92 mi
Kilometers
56.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.73 mi
Kilometers
67.15 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-22T06:04
Arrive Trenton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Roosevelt
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Hamilton
20.4 mi
00h 22m
To Trenton
21.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.1 mi · 37 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: South Broad Street, Arena Drive

    892 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Arena Drive

    891 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Arena Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Arena Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Olden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    2992 ft · 1 min · Hamilton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
32.1 mi · 77%
Arena Drive
2.13 mi · 5%
NJ 138 West
1.9 mi · 5%
NJ 18 South
1.27 mi · 3%
South Olden Avenue
1.24 mi · 3%
Gully Road
1.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Continue on Central Jersey Expressway

32.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 22m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Hamilton and 21.3 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

31 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

41 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 34.92 mi (56.2 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Trenton

The capital of New Jersey.

Population82,957
Coordinates40.2170500, -74.7429400
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-74.742936, 40.217034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Trenton. The current time is 06:04:07.

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.