How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Hamilton Square, NJ?

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Hamilton Square, NJ is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.31 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.79 mi
33.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.79 mi
Kilometers
33.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.31 mi
Kilometers
37.51 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton Square
Fri, Nov 6, 3:19 PM EST
Return by in New Brunswick
Fri, Nov 6, 3:58 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Hamilton Square
Fri, Nov 6, 3:19 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Plainsboro
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From New Brunswick
11.6 mi
00h 19m
To Hamilton Square
11.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Brunswick and Hamilton Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Hamilton Square.

  1. 1

    Start on Delavan Street

    21 m · 4 sec · Delavan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Livingston Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Livingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Livingston Avenue

    903 ft · 18 sec · Livingston Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1036 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    802 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1434 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1083 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 533 South: Quaker Bridge Road

    1027 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Quaker Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Quaker Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Quakerbridge Road

    2891 ft · 1 min · Quakerbridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hughes Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hughes Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mercer Street

    76 m · 14 sec · Mercer Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    149 m · 41 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Acres Drive

    15 m · 3 sec · Acres Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coleman Road

    2104 ft · 1 min · Coleman Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Hamilton Square.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Livingston Avenue
17.8 mi · 76%
Hughes Drive
2.56 mi · 11%
Quaker Bridge Road
1.62 mi · 7%
Quakerbridge Road
0.55 mi · 2%
Coleman Road
0.4 mi · 2%
CR 533 South
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Livingston Avenue

Continue straight

12.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainsboro
00h 19m from New Brunswick
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving New Brunswick and Rain near Hamilton Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Hamilton Square?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Plainsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from New Brunswick and 11.7 miles from Hamilton Square.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around New Brunswick and Rain near Hamilton Square.

Stop Ideas Near Plainsboro

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

3 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

18 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Hamilton Square. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hamilton Square

Hamilton Square is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2273300, -74.6532100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Hamilton Square (-74.65321, 40.22733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.72
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $3.36 $6.72
Mid-grade $4.72 $3.87 $7.75
Premium $5.04 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $6.33 $5.19 $10.39

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Hamilton Square. The current time is 14:40:57.

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.