How far is Highland Park, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from Highland Park, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Hamilton.
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Start on Sylvan Avenue
1018 ft · 47 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Klemm Avenue
1112 ft · 34 sec · Klemm Avenue
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Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
1135 ft · 15 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 76 East: Atlantic City, Trenton, Delaware Memorial Bridge
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1948 ft · 30 sec · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
32.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
2234 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
33.6 mi · 39 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Continue straight
2224 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSR North
132 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
539 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North
27 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2616 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn right onto Gully Road
47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Park and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Highland Park and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Highland Park and 36.7 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland Park and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near White Horse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 58.59 mi (94.29 km).
#1 Highland Park
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 13,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.8887200, -75.1079500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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