How far is Northfield, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Northfield, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
68.36 mi
01h 08m
Flight
62.94 mi
101.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.94 mi
Kilometers
101.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.01 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Northfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northfield
2026-04-15T22:54
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northfield
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
Lincoln Park
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Northfield
34.1 mi
00h 34m
To Hamilton
34.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zion Road

    767 ft · 25 sec · Zion Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fire Road

    2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    946 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    47.4 mi · 56 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northfield 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
64.5 mi · 94%
Tilton Road
1.71 mi · 2%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 1%
Fire Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi
Black Horse Pike
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

47.4 mi · 00h 56m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln Park
00h 34m from Northfield
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northfield and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lincoln Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Northfield and 34.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northfield and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Park

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

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

OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

42 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Absecon

42 mi away
Shore Road and Ohio Ave
OTHER

Atlantic City Rail Terminal

45 mi away
1 Atlantic City Expressway
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

49 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 62.94 mi (101.29 km).

Northfield

#1 Northfield

City in New Jersey

Population8,047
Coordinates39.3703900, -74.5501500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Zion Road (-74.550152, 39.370412)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.08 $22.17
Premium $4.95 $11.94 $23.88
Diesel $5.98 $14.41 $28.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Northfield and Hamilton. The current time is 22:54:19.

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.