How far is Jamesburg, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Jamesburg, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.96 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.42 mi
34.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Jamesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamesburg
2026-04-17T06:29
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jamesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Jamesburg
12.9 mi
00h 18m
To Hamilton
11.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Railroad Avenue

    2578 ft · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pergola Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pergola Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Matchaponix Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Matchaponix Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Texas Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Texas Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Marlboro Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South: Shore Points

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    154 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    612 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    124 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 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 Jamesburg and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 South
9.29 mi · 39%
NJ 34 South
4.01 mi · 17%
Texas Road
2.98 mi · 12%
Marlboro Road
2.03 mi · 8%
Matchaponix Avenue
1.93 mi · 8%
Pergola Avenue
1.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 South

Merge slight left

8.98 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 18m from Jamesburg
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamesburg and 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 Jamesburg to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Jamesburg and 11.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamesburg and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.48 km).

Jamesburg

#1 Jamesburg

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.3526100, -74.4401500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East Railroad Avenue (-74.440242, 40.352537)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamesburg and Hamilton. The current time is 06:29:32.

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.