How far is Kenilworth, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Kenilworth, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
41.32 mi
00h 40m
Flight
34.26 mi
55.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.26 mi
Kilometers
55.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.32 mi
Kilometers
66.5 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, May 14, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kenilworth
Thu, May 14, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenilworth
2026-05-14T01:24
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, May 14, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenilworth
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
Morristown
NJ

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

From Kenilworth
20.6 mi
00h 20m
To Hamilton
20.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kenilworth Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Thursday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 22nd Street

    676 ft · 32 sec · North 22nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    978 ft · 44 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

    582 ft · 23 sec · North Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kenilworth Boulevard

    1768 ft · 1 min · Kenilworth Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenilworth 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
32.5 mi · 79%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 15%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 3%
Kenilworth Boulevard
0.33 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.31 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 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 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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 20m from Kenilworth
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kenilworth and Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Kenilworth and 20.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kenilworth and Rain Showers 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 Kenilworth and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 34.26 mi (55.13 km).

Kenilworth

#1 Kenilworth

Town in New Jersey

Population8,153
Coordinates40.6764900, -74.2907000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: North 22nd Street (-74.290574, 40.676503)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenilworth and Hamilton. The current time is 01:24:03.

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.