How far is Red Bank, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Red Bank, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
76.72 mi
01h 18m
Flight
62.18 mi
100.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.18 mi
Kilometers
100.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.72 mi
Kilometers
123.47 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, Oct 15, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Red Bank
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-10-15T13:56
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:15 PM 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
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Red Bank
38.3 mi
00h 39m
To Hamilton
38.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    71 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Red Bank Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Red Bank Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hessian Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hessian Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Crown Point Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec · Crown Point Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    667 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295

    746 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar

    2234 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    33.6 mi · 39 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 North
35.7 mi · 47%
Central Jersey Expressway
34.1 mi · 44%
Garden State Parkway
2.56 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 1%
Red Bank Avenue
0.77 mi · 1%
Hessian Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 295 North

Merge slight left

35.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 39m from Red Bank
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Red Bank and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Bank to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 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?

White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Red Bank and 38.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Red Bank and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near White Horse

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 White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 62.18 mi (100.07 km).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,979
Coordinates39.8728900, -75.1726800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-75.172344, 39.872986)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.88 $13.22 $26.44
Premium $5.18 $14.02 $28.05
Diesel $6.32 $17.12 $34.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Bank and Hamilton. The current time is 13:56:58.

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.