How far is Hamilton, NJ from Waldwick, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Waldwick, NJ is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Union County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Waldwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Waldwick.
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Start on Gully Road
47 m · 5 sec · Gully Road
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Turn left onto Old Corlies Avenue
1136 ft · 34 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn left
3185 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
1260 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 7 South: Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus
583 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Sheridan Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street
117 m · 14 sec
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Continue on East Prospect Street
1 km · 2 min · East Prospect Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Waldwick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
58.8 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely near Waldwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Waldwick?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Hamilton and 34.5 miles from Waldwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Rain Showers Likely near Waldwick.
Stop Ideas Near Rahway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Waldwick. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.41 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 Waldwick
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 10,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -74.1179200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waldwick (-74.11792, 41.01065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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