How far is High Bridge, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from High Bridge, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
67.58 mi
01h 07m
Flight
53.33 mi
85.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.33 mi
Kilometers
85.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.58 mi
Kilometers
108.76 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in High Bridge
Fri, May 1, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Bridge
2026-05-01T13:53
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Bridge
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From High Bridge
33.7 mi
00h 33m
To Hamilton
33.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Bridge and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    102 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)

    2 mi · 2 min · Route 31 (CR 513)

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

    1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Bridge 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
26.4 mi · 39%
I 287 South
23 mi · 34%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 18%
Route 31 (CR 513)
2.01 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.14 mi · 2%
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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 33m from High Bridge
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving High Bridge and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Bridge to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from High Bridge and 33.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Bridge and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Bridge and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 53.33 mi (85.83 km).

High Bridge

#1 High Bridge

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,388
Coordinates40.6670500, -74.8957200
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-74.89577, 40.667134)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
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
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.95 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.98 $14.29 $28.58

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between High Bridge and Hamilton. The current time is 13:53:15.

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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.