How far is Little Falls, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Little Falls, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.31 mi
01h 00m
Flight
46.22 mi
74.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.22 mi
Kilometers
74.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.31 mi
Kilometers
92.23 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sat, May 30, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-30T10:18
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Little Falls
28.6 mi
00h 30m
To Hamilton
28.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph N
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    873 ft · 18 sec · Long Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    92 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Notch Road

    1413 ft · 39 sec · Notch Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    59 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 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 Little Falls 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 81%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Notch Road
1.03 mi · 2%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi
Ridge Road
0.18 mi
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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 30m from Little Falls
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Little Falls and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Little Falls and 28.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Falls and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.38 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population14,412
Coordinates40.8689900, -74.2082000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-74.208599, 40.869212)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Hamilton. The current time is 10:18:07.

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.