How far is Merchantville, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from Merchantville, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 01h 14m.
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 Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merchantville and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merchantville and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
63 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
94 m · 17 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto South Crescent Boulevard
594 ft · 8 sec · South Crescent Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Church Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn slight left onto Church Road
567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
1396 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar
2234 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
33.6 mi · 39 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Continue straight
2224 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSR North
132 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
539 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North
27 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2616 ft · 58 sec
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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 Merchantville and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Jersey Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
33.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Merchantville and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merchantville to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Robbinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Merchantville and 36.6 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merchantville and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Robbinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbinsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merchantville and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 55.1 mi (88.67 km).
#1 Merchantville
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 3,691 |
| Coordinates | 39.9473400, -75.0665600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
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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