How far is Ocean County, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Ocean County, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.37 mi
00h 26m
Flight
25.2 mi
40.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.66 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean County
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean County
2026-10-15T03:12
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ocean County
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Leisure Village
NJ

Census designated place

From Ocean County
14.2 mi
00h 13m
To Hamilton
14.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean County and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Lacey Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lacey Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    1509 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.3 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

  4. 4

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
25.3 mi · 89%
Lacey Road
1.64 mi · 6%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 3%
GSP Toll North
0.29 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Gully Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

25.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village
00h 13m from Ocean County
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ocean County 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 Ocean County to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Ocean County and 14.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ocean County and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

52 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

60 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean County and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 km).

Ocean County

#1 Ocean County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population614,237
Coordinates39.8660000, -74.2500300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Lacey Road (-74.246789, 39.872172)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.61
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $4.30 $8.61
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.88 $9.75
Premium $5.18 $5.18 $10.35
Diesel $6.32 $6.32 $12.65

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 · Oct 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocean County and Hamilton. The current time is 03:12:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.