How far is Passaic, NJ from Hamilton Square, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Hamilton Square, NJ is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
57.77 mi
01h 20m
Flight
51.48 mi
82.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.48 mi
Kilometers
82.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.77 mi
Kilometers
92.97 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton Square
Fri, Nov 6, 4:01 PM EST
Return by in Passaic
Fri, Nov 6, 5:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Hamilton Square
Fri, Nov 6, 4:01 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EST
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
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
28.8 mi
00h 40m
To Hamilton Square
28.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Hamilton Square.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    27 mi · 32 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick

    2176 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    115 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3186 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto New Jersey Highway 33

    1.6 km · 2 min · New Jersey Highway 33

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Nottingham Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Nottingham Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Coleman Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Coleman Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Hamilton Square.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
27 mi · 47%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 25%
South River Road
10.1 mi · 18%
New Jersey Highway 33
0.98 mi · 2%
Nottingham Way
0.94 mi · 2%
Cranbury-South River Road
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

27 mi · 00h 32m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 40m from Passaic
Leave By
3:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Passaic and Rain near Hamilton Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Hamilton Square?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Passaic and 28.9 miles from Hamilton Square.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Passaic and Rain near Hamilton Square.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Hamilton Square. Straight-line distance: 51.48 mi (82.85 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hamilton Square

Hamilton Square is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2273300, -74.6532100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Hamilton Square (-74.65321, 40.22733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.71
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $8.36 $16.71
Mid-grade $4.72 $9.63 $19.27
Premium $5.04 $10.28 $20.56
Diesel $6.33 $12.92 $25.84

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Hamilton Square. The current time is 14:40:13.

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.