How far is Long Hill, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Long Hill, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
55.12 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.15 mi
63.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.12 mi
Kilometers
88.7 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Long Hill
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Hill
2026-04-16T01:24
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Hill
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Long Hill
23.9 mi
00h 28m
To Hamilton
31.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Long Hill Lane

    112 m · 22 sec · Long Hill Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mountainview Road

    58 m · 13 sec · Mountainview Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue

    1904 ft · 46 sec · Fairmount Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2454 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    1161 ft · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Diamond Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Providence Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    3246 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Martine Avenue

    3.5 mi · 7 min · North Martine Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    3170 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road

    1286 ft · 26 sec · Oak Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Raritan Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1338 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Hill 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
28.5 mi · 52%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
North Martine Avenue
3.49 mi · 6%
Raritan Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Union Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 28m from Long Hill
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Long Hill and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Hill to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Long Hill and 31.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Long Hill and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63.01 km).

Long Hill

#1 Long Hill

Township of New Jersey

Population8,382
Coordinates40.7078800, -74.4296000
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Hill Lane (-74.42988, 40.707862)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Hill and Hamilton. The current time is 01:24:47.

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.