How far is Hamilton Square, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Hamilton Square, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.92 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.79 mi
33.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.79 mi
Kilometers
33.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.5 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 2:33 PM EST
Return by in Hamilton Square
Fri, Nov 6, 3:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton Square
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive New Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 2:33 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton Square
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plainsboro
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Hamilton Square
12.7 mi
00h 20m
To New Brunswick
11.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton Square and New Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton Square and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Coleman Road

    45 m · 7 sec · Coleman Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nottingham Way

    2 mi · 4 min · Nottingham Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Nottingham Way

    669 ft · 19 sec · Nottingham Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1282 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    1116 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    2872 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Brunswick Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 26: Livingston Ave, New Brunswick

    958 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Livingston Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Livingston Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton Square and New Brunswick.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
16 mi · 67%
Livingston Avenue
3.1 mi · 13%
I 295 North
2.57 mi · 11%
Nottingham Way
2.08 mi · 9%
East State Street
0.67 mi · 3%
US 1 North
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

16 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainsboro
00h 20m from Hamilton Square
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Hamilton Square and Rain near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton Square to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Hamilton Square and 11.2 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Hamilton Square and Rain near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Plainsboro

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

3 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

18 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton Square and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).

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#1 Hamilton Square

Hamilton Square is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2273300, -74.6532100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Coleman Road (-74.653229, 40.227336)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.96
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $3.48 $6.96
Mid-grade $4.72 $4.01 $8.03
Premium $5.04 $4.28 $8.57
Diesel $6.33 $5.38 $10.77

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton Square and New Brunswick. The current time is 13:52:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.