How far is Hamilton, NJ from Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Woodcliff Lake, NJ is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
69.28 mi
01h 32m
Flight
56.41 mi
90.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.41 mi
Kilometers
90.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.28 mi
Kilometers
111.49 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodcliff Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T07:29
Arrive Woodcliff Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Hamilton
34.7 mi
00h 46m
To Woodcliff Lake
34.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Woodcliff Lake.

  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

    3185 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1260 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus

    35 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Werimus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Werimus Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Werimus Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
65.9 mi · 95%
Werimus Road
1.39 mi · 2%
Van Emburgh Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.24 mi
Washington Avenue
0.22 mi
Old Corlies Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

63.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 46m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodcliff Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Woodcliff Lake?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 34.7 miles from Hamilton and 34.6 miles from Woodcliff Lake.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:26 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 Rain Showers Likely around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodcliff Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Woodcliff Lake. Straight-line distance: 56.41 mi (90.78 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Woodcliff Lake

#2 Woodcliff Lake

Borough in New Jersey

Population5,835
Coordinates41.0234300, -74.0665300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-74.08125, 40.20706)
End: Woodcliff Lake (-74.06653, 41.02343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
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.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.97
Round trip
$19.94
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Woodcliff Lake. The current time is 07:29:03.

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.