How far is Hamilton, NJ from Washington, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Washington, NJ is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.58 mi
01h 29m
Flight
44.64 mi
71.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.64 mi
Kilometers
71.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.58 mi
Kilometers
86.23 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Crestwood Village
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Hamilton
26.8 mi
00h 44m
To Washington
26.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 66 East: Premium Outlets Boulevard

    83 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    36 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    607 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    2395 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst

    2188 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    643 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 West: Joint Base MDL McGuire Dix, Cherry Hill

    79 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    830 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Warren Grove Whiting Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Warren Grove Whiting Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto McMahon Street

    2689 ft · 1 min · McMahon Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pasadena Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Pasadena Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pasadena Woodmanse Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pasadena Woodmanse Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Savoy Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Savoy Boulevard

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    536 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    1390 ft · 24 sec · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Green Bank Chatsworth Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Godfrey Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 West
14.4 mi · 27%
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 20%
Savoy Boulevard
6.33 mi · 12%
Green Bank Chatsworth Road
4.98 mi · 9%
New Gretna Chatsworth Road
3.74 mi · 7%
Pasadena Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestwood Village
00h 44m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Crestwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Hamilton and 26.8 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Crestwood Village

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

45 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

47 mi away
2 Wallace Road
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

49 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

51 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Washington. Straight-line distance: 44.64 mi (71.84 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Washington

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,459
Coordinates39.6840100, -74.5759900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Washington (-74.57599, 39.68401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Washington. The current time is 03:51:37.

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.