How far is Nutley, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Nutley, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
53.26 mi
00h 55m
Flight
42.71 mi
68.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.71 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Nutley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nutley
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nutley
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 Nutley
26.6 mi
00h 27m
To Hamilton
26.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Avenue

    646 ft · 30 sec · Hillside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountainview Avenue

    1711 ft · 1 min · Mountainview Avenue

  3. 3

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hoover Avenue

    1734 ft · 56 sec · Hoover Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Summit Avenue

    573 ft · 16 sec · Summit Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    18.6 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nutley 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
43.3 mi · 81%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 12%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
Hoover Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Mountainview Avenue
0.32 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 27m from Nutley
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nutley and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 26.6 miles from Nutley and 26.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nutley and Mostly Sunny 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 Nutley and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.74 km).

Nutley

#1 Nutley

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,457
Coordinates40.8223200, -74.1598700
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillside Avenue (-74.159265, 40.822116)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 Nutley and Hamilton. The current time is 01:18:05.

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.