How far is Ramsey, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Ramsey, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
73.37 mi
01h 18m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.37 mi
Kilometers
118.07 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ramsey
Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramsey
2026-04-30T06:24
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramsey
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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Ramsey
35.4 mi
00h 39m
To Hamilton
38 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1476 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Wyckoff Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Wyckoff Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Russell Avenue

    2885 ft · 58 sec · Russell Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    156 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson

    1090 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Goffle Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Holsman Street

    1343 ft · 34 sec · Holsman Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Presidential Boulevard

    963 ft · 37 sec · Presidential Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    799 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.5 mi · 66%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
Wyckoff Avenue
4.38 mi · 6%
Russell Avenue
3.02 mi · 4%
Goffle Road
2.57 mi · 4%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 39m from Ramsey
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramsey and Slight 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 Ramsey to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Ramsey and 38 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ramsey and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).

Ramsey

#1 Ramsey

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,811
Coordinates41.0573200, -74.1409800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-74.14099, 41.057382)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
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
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.17
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.58 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.95 $12.83 $25.66
Diesel $5.98 $15.49 $30.98

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramsey and Hamilton. The current time is 06:24:08.

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.