How far is Medford, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Medford, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
52.3 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.59 mi
71.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.59 mi
Kilometers
71.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.3 mi
Kilometers
84.17 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Medford
Thu, Oct 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medford
2026-10-15T16:06
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medford
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
Crestwood Village
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Medford
26.1 mi
00h 31m
To Hamilton
26.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1367 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    147 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst, Long Beach Island

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    134 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2293 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Lakehurst Circle

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medford 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 70 East
26.1 mi · 50%
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 20%
Lakehurst Circle
8.07 mi · 15%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 2%
GSP North
0.77 mi · 1%
GSP Toll North
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 70 East

Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Lakehurst

11.1 mi · 00h 15m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestwood Village
00h 31m from Medford
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Medford and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Crestwood Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Medford and 26.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crestwood Village

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

45 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

47 mi away
2 Wallace Road
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

49 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

51 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 44.59 mi (71.76 km).

Medford

#1 Medford

Township in New Jersey

Population23,383
Coordinates39.9009500, -74.8235000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-74.823521, 39.900957)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.89
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $7.95 $15.89
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.03 $18.05
Premium $5.18 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $6.32 $11.69 $23.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Medford and Hamilton. The current time is 16:06:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.