How far is Monmouth Beach, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.03 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.01 mi
16.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.01 mi
Kilometers
16.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.03 mi
Kilometers
22.58 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Monmouth Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth Beach
2026-04-18T03:10
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monmouth Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tinton Falls
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Monmouth Beach
7 mi
00h 12m
To Hamilton
7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Riverdale Avenue

    3268 ft · 2 min · Riverdale Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Ocean Boulevard North

    3219 ft · 1 min · Ocean Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Joline Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Joline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    68 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South: Toms River

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound

  7. 7

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monmouth Beach 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joline Avenue
5.71 mi · 41%
Garden State Parkway (Express Lanes) Southbound
4.87 mi · 35%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 9%
GSP South
0.66 mi · 5%
Riverdale Avenue
0.62 mi · 4%
Ocean Boulevard North
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Joline Avenue

Turn right onto Joline Avenue

5.71 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinton Falls
00h 12m from Monmouth Beach
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Monmouth Beach 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 Monmouth Beach to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Monmouth Beach and 7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Monmouth Beach and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth Beach and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 10.01 mi (16.11 km).

Monmouth Beach

#1 Monmouth Beach

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,262
Coordinates40.3303900, -73.9815300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverdale Avenue (-73.981543, 40.330386)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.95 $2.43 $4.85
Diesel $5.98 $2.93 $5.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth Beach and Hamilton. The current time is 03:10:40.

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.