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

The driving distance from North Caldwell, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
60.68 mi
01h 04m
Flight
46.39 mi
74.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.68 mi
Kilometers
97.66 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in North Caldwell
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Caldwell
2026-04-18T03:10
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Caldwell
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From North Caldwell
29.8 mi
00h 32m
To Hamilton
30.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road

    721 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbrook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    2148 ft · 59 sec · Mountain Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Smull Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Smull Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    604 ft · 24 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Roseland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roseland Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 15 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Livingston Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 280 East: Newark

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    6 mi · 8 min · Essex Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Caldwell 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
38 mi · 63%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
Essex Freeway
6.03 mi · 10%
Roseland Avenue
1.62 mi · 3%
Smull Avenue
1.55 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 32m from North Caldwell
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from North Caldwell and 30.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Caldwell and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.65 km).

North Caldwell

#1 North Caldwell

Town

Population6,641
Coordinates40.8648200, -74.2582000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.258108, 40.864798)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $4.95 $10.60 $21.20
Diesel $5.98 $12.80 $25.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Caldwell and Hamilton. The current time is 03:10:39.

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.