How far is Harding, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Harding, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 85.7 miles (138 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
85.76 mi
01h 30m
Flight
67.5 mi
108.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.5 mi
Kilometers
108.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.76 mi
Kilometers
138.01 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 2, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Harding
Sat, May 2, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harding
2026-05-02T18:17
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 2, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harding
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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Harding
44.6 mi
00h 45m
To Hamilton
41.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Grove Road

    51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elk Road

    595 ft · 15 sec · Elk Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buck Road

    3207 ft · 55 sec · Buck Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.8 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton

    1432 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar

    2234 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    33.6 mi · 39 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
34.1 mi · 40%
I 295 North
33.1 mi · 39%
Veterans Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 17%
Garden State Parkway
2.56 mi · 3%
North-South Freeway
1.07 mi · 1%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 45m from Harding
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (138 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Harding and 41.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harding and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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 Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harding and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 67.5 mi (108.63 km).

Harding

#1 Harding

Township of New Jersey

Population3,752
Coordinates39.6434500, -75.1218400
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Grove Road (-75.121506, 39.643588)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.68
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.34 $24.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.89 $27.78
Premium $4.95 $14.96 $29.92
Diesel $5.98 $18.06 $36.12

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harding and Hamilton. The current time is 18:17:15.

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.