How far is Keyport, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Keyport, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
20.34 mi
00h 23m
Flight
16.82 mi
27.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.82 mi
Kilometers
27.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.34 mi
Kilometers
32.73 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 2, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Keyport
Sat, May 2, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keyport
2026-05-02T22:55
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 2, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keyport
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
Lincroft
NJ

Census designated place

From Keyport
10.3 mi
00h 11m
To Hamilton
10.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Place

    2893 ft · 51 sec · Maple Place

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 4th Street

    158 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway

    975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Nappi Place

    111 m · 6 sec · Nappi Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1553 ft · 28 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lloyd Road

    1081 ft · 18 sec · Lloyd Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    17 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keyport 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
17 mi · 84%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 6%
GSP Toll South
0.65 mi · 3%
Maple Place
0.55 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.48 mi · 2%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

17 mi · 00h 20m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincroft
00h 11m from Keyport
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Keyport and Slight 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 Keyport to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Keyport and 10.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincroft

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

33 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

42 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

43 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keyport and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 16.82 mi (27.07 km).

Keyport

#1 Keyport

Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population6,951
Coordinates40.4331600, -74.1995900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Place (-74.199616, 40.433209)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Keyport and Hamilton. The current time is 22:55:31.

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.