How far is Lawrence, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from Lawrence, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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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 48m.
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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Hamilton.
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Start on Fountayne Boulevard
19 m · 9 sec · Fountayne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lawrence Station Road
3248 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road
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Turn right onto Quaker Bridge Road
1132 ft · 30 sec · Quaker Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Village Road West
2.4 mi · 4 min · Village Road West
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Continue on New Village Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · New Village Road
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Continue on Village Road East
1230 ft · 30 sec · Village Road East
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Turn left onto Old Trenton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Trenton Road
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Turn right onto Windsor Center Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Windsor Center Drive
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Continue on Hightstown Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Hightstown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33: Freehold, Hightsown
1134 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight left
20.3 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
154 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
612 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
124 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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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 Lawrence and Hamilton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Manalapan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Lawrence and 17.1 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Manalapan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manalapan.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 31.89 mi (51.33 km).
#1 Lawrence
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 32,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.2740000, -74.6796000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
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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