How far is Middletown, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Middletown, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
82.85 mi
01h 22m
Flight
73.61 mi
118.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.61 mi
Kilometers
118.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.33 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-10-15T13:56
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Manahawkin
NJ

Census-designated place in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey

From Middletown
41.4 mi
00h 41m
To Hamilton
41.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    17 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1829 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Tuckahoe Road

    1054 ft · 26 sec · Old Tuckahoe Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Roosevelt Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North

    77 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance

    1336 ft · 33 sec · GSP Northbound entrance

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    27.8 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    47.4 mi · 56 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
75.2 mi · 91%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 1%
West Roosevelt Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
GSP Northbound entrance
0.25 mi
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi
Old Tuckahoe Road
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

47.4 mi · 00h 56m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manahawkin
00h 41m from Middletown
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Manahawkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Middletown and 41.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Manahawkin

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

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

OTHER

Absecon

37 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

38 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

40 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

47 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 73.61 mi (118.47 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population65,190
Coordinates39.2712300, -74.7435000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-74.743576, 39.271289)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.08
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $12.54 $25.08
Mid-grade $4.88 $14.25 $28.49
Premium $5.18 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $6.32 $18.45 $36.89

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 Middletown and Hamilton. The current time is 13:56:43.

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.