How far is Newton, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Newton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.28 mi
01h 36m
Flight
68.54 mi
110.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.54 mi
Kilometers
110.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.28 mi
Kilometers
135.64 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, May 3, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sun, May 3, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-03T04:34
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, May 3, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Newton
42.1 mi
00h 48m
To Hamilton
42.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    763 ft · 16 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP South

    2209 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Hamilton.

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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
26.4 mi · 31%
I 287 South
24.1 mi · 29%
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 21%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 9%
Route 206
4.1 mi · 5%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 48m from Newton
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Newton and Partly Cloudy near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Newton and 42.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Newton and Partly Cloudy near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 68.54 mi (110.3 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,977
Coordinates41.0581500, -74.7526700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-74.752629, 41.058183)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.14 $24.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.95 $14.71 $29.43
Diesel $5.98 $17.76 $35.52

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Hamilton. The current time is 04:34:22.

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.