How far is New Providence, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from New Providence, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Providence and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Providence and Hamilton.
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Start on Central Avenue
19 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on New Providence Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
3246 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on North Martine Avenue
3.5 mi · 7 min · North Martine Avenue
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Continue on Lake Avenue
3170 ft · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Road
1286 ft · 26 sec · Oak Ridge Road
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Continue on Raritan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Raritan Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1338 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
2155 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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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 New Providence 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Providence to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from New Providence and 30.5 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Hamilton is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Providence and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 37.9 mi (60.99 km).
#1 New Providence
Town in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 13,994 |
| Coordinates | 40.6984300, -74.4015400 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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