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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.24 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.74 mi
57.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.74 mi
Kilometers
57.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.24 mi
Kilometers
74.41 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Hamburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Riverdale
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Newark
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To Hamburg
23.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    66 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    46 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Clay Street

    158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McCarter Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · McCarter Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    2150 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ames Boulevard

    102 m · 22 sec · Ames Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Orchard Street

    109 m · 21 sec · Orchard Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    65 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Ames Boulevard

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
30.1 mi · 65%
NJ 3 West
8.51 mi · 18%
McCarter Highway
5.79 mi · 13%
Washington Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.37 mi · 1%
NJ 3
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 30m from Newark
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Riverdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Paterson City Council
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Paterson City Council

Paterson , NJ
155 Market St #101, Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 3.7/5 63 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 35.74 mi (57.52 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,121
Coordinates41.1534300, -74.5762700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Hamburg (-74.57627, 41.15343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Hamburg. The current time is 23:03:02.

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.