How far is Mendham, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Mendham, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
67.08 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.85 mi
77.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.85 mi
Kilometers
77.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.08 mi
Kilometers
107.96 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Tue, May 26, 9:22 AM EDT
Return by in Mendham
Tue, May 26, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendham
2026-05-26T08:11
Arrive Hamilton
Tue, May 26, 9:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Mendham
31.9 mi
00h 35m
To Hamilton
35.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mendham Road

    25 m · 9 sec · Mendham Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilltop Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hilltop Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Bernardsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bernardsville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mendham Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mendham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Anderson Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Airy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Mount Airy Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Airy Road

    765 ft · 17 sec · Mount Airy Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendham 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
28.4 mi · 42%
Garden State Parkway
26.4 mi · 39%
Mount Airy Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Mendham Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Hilltop Road
1.5 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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 35m from Mendham
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mendham 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 Mendham to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Mendham and 35.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mendham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendham and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 47.85 mi (77.01 km).

Mendham

#1 Mendham

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population4,836
Coordinates40.7759300, -74.6007100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Mendham Road (-74.600661, 40.775917)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Mendham and Hamilton. The current time is 08:11:19.

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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.