How far is Hamilton, NJ from Wildwood Crest, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
103.48 mi
02h 04m
Flight
94.09 mi
151.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.09 mi
Kilometers
151.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.48 mi
Kilometers
166.53 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Bass River
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Hamilton
51.8 mi
01h 02m
To Wildwood Crest
51.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Wildwood Crest.

  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

    97 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive

    746 ft · 16 sec · Delsea Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Rio Grande Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rio Grande Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Rosemary Road

    624 ft · 27 sec · East Rosemary Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rosemary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
97 mi · 94%
South Wildwood Boulevard
2.29 mi · 2%
Atlantic Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Rio Grande Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.45 mi
NJ 47 South
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

97 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
94.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bass River
01h 02m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Wildwood Crest?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Bass River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Hamilton and 51.7 miles from Wildwood Crest.

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

The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.

Stop Ideas Near Bass River

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

19 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

19 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

26 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

31 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Wildwood Crest. Straight-line distance: 94.09 mi (151.42 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Wildwood Crest

#2 Wildwood Crest

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,033
Coordinates38.9748400, -74.8335000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Wildwood Crest (-74.8335, 38.97484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.83
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.91 $29.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.95 $18.08 $36.16
Diesel $5.98 $21.83 $43.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Wildwood Crest. The current time is 01:51:43.

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.