How far is Park Ridge, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
72.69 mi
01h 16m
Flight
57.43 mi
92.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.43 mi
Kilometers
92.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.69 mi
Kilometers
116.98 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Park Ridge
Thu, Apr 16, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-04-16T03:23
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Ridge
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
Clark
NJ

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Park Ridge
35.9 mi
00h 38m
To Hamilton
36.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pascack Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 55 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1159 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    34.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
60 mi · 83%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 9%
Werimus Road
1.26 mi · 2%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Pascack Road
1.25 mi · 2%
Woodcliff Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

34.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 38m from Park Ridge
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Park Ridge and 36.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Park Ridge and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Clark

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

12 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 57.43 mi (92.42 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

Town

Population8,633
Coordinates41.0376000, -74.0407000
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Pascack Road (-74.040613, 41.037571)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 Park Ridge and Hamilton. The current time is 03:23:52.

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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.