How far is Hamilton, NJ from West Windsor, NJ?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to West Windsor, NJ is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and West Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and West Windsor.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1013 ft · 17 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
67 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Route 33
2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 33
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Continue straight
15.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 133 West: East Windsor, Princeton
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hightstown Bypass
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hightstown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 571 West: Princeton
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Drive
2048 ft · 2 min · Windsor Drive
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Turn right onto Colonial Avenue
144 m · 23 sec · Colonial Avenue
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Turn right onto Nassau Place
125 m · 23 sec · Nassau Place
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Turn left onto Ziff Lane
530 ft · 23 sec · Ziff Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ziff Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and West Windsor.
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.
Route 33
Continue straight
15.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near West Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to West Windsor?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Manalapan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Hamilton and 15.3 miles from West Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near West Windsor.
Stop Ideas Near Manalapan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manalapan.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and West Windsor. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.84 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 West Windsor
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.3020500, -74.6190500 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Windsor (-74.61905, 40.30205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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