How far is Hillside, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Hillside, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.22 mi
00h 46m
Flight
35.03 mi
56.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.22 mi
Kilometers
71.17 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hillside
Fri, May 1, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillside
2026-05-01T03:28
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillside
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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Hillside
21.9 mi
00h 23m
To Hamilton
22.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Hillside and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1428 ft · 33 sec · Hillside Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    1568 ft · 47 sec · Hillside Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloy Street

    1115 ft · 33 sec · Bloy Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    1414 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillside 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
33.8 mi · 77%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 14%
Bloy Street
1.54 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 3%
Hillside Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
GSP South
0.27 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 23m from Hillside
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillside and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Hillside and 22.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillside and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

34 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillside and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.37 km).

Hillside

#1 Hillside

Township of New Jersey

Population21,841
Coordinates40.7012100, -74.2301500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.229936, 40.701182)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.17 $14.35
Premium $4.95 $7.73 $15.46
Diesel $5.98 $9.33 $18.66

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 Hillside and Hamilton. The current time is 03:28:51.

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.