How far is North Arlington, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 54 miles (86.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
54.01 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.26 mi
64.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.26 mi
Kilometers
64.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.01 mi
Kilometers
86.92 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Arlington
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Arlington
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 Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From North Arlington
26.5 mi
00h 31m
To Hamilton
27.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Arlington and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Avenue

    16 m · 8 sec · Beaver Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Belleville Turnpike

    2744 ft · 51 sec · Belleville Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bergen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bergen Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    89 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    1698 ft · 41 sec · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    2450 ft · 1 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: George Washington Bridge, Trenton

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    1695 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Arlington 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.7 mi · 51%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
16.7 mi · 31%
Schuyler Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Bergen Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
Exit to GSP and US Route 9
0.69 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 31m from North Arlington
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Arlington to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 54 miles (86.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 26.5 miles from North Arlington and 27.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Arlington and Rain Showers Likely near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 40.26 mi (64.79 km).

North Arlington

#1 North Arlington

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population15,609
Coordinates40.7884300, -74.1332000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaver Avenue (-74.133228, 40.788397)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
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.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.21 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.8 gal · 14.42 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.95 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.98 $11.36 $22.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Arlington and Hamilton. The current time is 07:34:01.

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.