How far is Princeton, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from Princeton, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Hamilton.
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Start on Nassau Street
714 ft · 27 sec · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Road
53 m · 5 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
25 m · 2 sec · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Princeton-Hightstown Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Continue on Stockton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Stockton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
16.8 mi · 24 min · Franklin Street
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Continue on Route 33
4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
154 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
612 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
124 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue
1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue
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Turn right onto Gully Road
47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Hamilton.
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.
Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
16.8 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton and Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Manalapan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Princeton and 18.1 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Princeton and Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Manalapan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manalapan.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 31.99 mi (51.48 km).
#1 Princeton
Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.3487200, -74.6590500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 86,722 |
| Coordinates | 40.2070600, -74.0812500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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