How far is Hamilton, NJ from Wantage, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Wantage, NJ is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 02h 19m.
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.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Wantage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Wantage.
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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
50 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit straight
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Glenwood Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn left onto Lake Wallkill Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallkill Road
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Turn left onto Kelly Road
1806 ft · 1 min · Kelly Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Wantage.
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
50 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wantage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Wantage?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Hamilton and 48.8 miles from Wantage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wantage.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Wantage. Straight-line distance: 75.76 mi (121.93 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 Wantage
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.2442600, -74.5507200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wantage (-74.55072, 41.24426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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