How far is Newark, NJ from Hamburg, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Hamburg, NJ is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
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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 00m.
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.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Hamburg.
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Start on Market Street
693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Clay Street
158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto McCarter Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · McCarter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
2150 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
25.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto Ames Boulevard
102 m · 22 sec · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Orchard Street
109 m · 21 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
65 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Ames Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ames Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Hamburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Continue straight
25.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Newark and 23.1 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 35.74 mi (57.52 km).
#1 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamburg
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 3,121 |
| Coordinates | 41.1534300, -74.5762700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-74.57627, 41.15343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
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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