How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Hawthorne, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
66.93 mi
01h 11m
Flight
51.42 mi
82.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.93 mi
Kilometers
107.72 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hawthorne
Wed, Apr 15, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne
2026-04-15T07:33
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne
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
Menlo Park
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Hawthorne
31 mi
00h 35m
To Hamilton
36 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Royal Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Royal Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Diamond Bridge Avenue

    128 m · 18 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue

    2891 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wagaraw Road

    3047 ft · 54 sec · Wagaraw Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 20 sec · Goffle Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Holsman Street

    1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Presidential Boulevard

    963 ft · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.5 mi · 72%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 9%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Wagaraw Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Lafayette Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menlo Park
00h 35m from Hawthorne
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawthorne and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Hawthorne and 36 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.64 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hawthorne and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 51.42 mi (82.76 km).

Hawthorne

#1 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population18,667
Coordinates40.9492600, -74.1537500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Royal Avenue (-74.153787, 40.949259)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $9.64
Round trip
$19.29
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.64 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.85 $21.71
Premium $4.95 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $5.98 $14.11 $28.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorne and Hamilton. The current time is 07:33:17.

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.