How far is Piscataway, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Piscataway, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.09 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.22 mi
42.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.87 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Piscataway
Fri, May 1, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piscataway
2026-05-01T20:54
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, May 1, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Piscataway
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
Morganville
NJ

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

From Piscataway
15.5 mi
00h 19m
To Hamilton
18.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Germantown Avenue

    59 m · 10 sec · Germantown Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School House Lane

    152 m · 28 sec · School House Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodbridge Ave Extension

    2337 ft · 48 sec · Woodbridge Ave Extension

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    100 m · 9 sec · Woodbridge Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South: New Brunswick, Trenton

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South: East Brunswick, Old Bridge

    724 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto State Route 18

    21.4 mi · 28 min · State Route 18

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

    1568 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    154 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    612 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    124 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piscataway 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
21.4 mi · 63%
NJ 34 South
4.01 mi · 12%
US 1 South
1.32 mi · 4%
Woodbridge Ave Extension
0.44 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
NJ 18 South
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight right onto State Route 18

21.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morganville
00h 19m from Piscataway
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Piscataway and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Piscataway and 18.6 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morganville

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

22 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

33 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piscataway and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.2 km).

Piscataway

#1 Piscataway

Township in New Jersey, United States

Population57,164
Coordinates40.4992700, -74.3990400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Germantown Avenue (-74.399005, 40.49909)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Piscataway and Hamilton. The current time is 20:54:24.

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.