How far is Ridgewood, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgewood, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
67.67 mi
01h 10m
Flight
53.39 mi
85.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.39 mi
Kilometers
85.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.67 mi
Kilometers
108.9 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgewood
2026-04-15T09:28
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Ridgewood
32.7 mi
00h 35m
To Hamilton
35 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ridgewood Avenue

    1099 ft · 40 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    622 ft · 25 sec · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Garber Square

    896 ft · 17 sec · Garber Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilsey Square

    126 m · 14 sec · Wilsey Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Godwin Avenue

    2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    158 m · 9 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    71 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    125 m · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    556 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1613 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Ward Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgewood 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.5 mi · 72%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 9%
Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 4%
River Street
1.91 mi · 3%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
GSP South
0.52 mi · 1%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 35m from Ridgewood
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Ridgewood and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Ridgewood and 35 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ridgewood and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 53.39 mi (85.92 km).

Ridgewood

#1 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ridgewood Avenue (-74.116532, 40.979256)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.95 $11.84 $23.68
Diesel $5.98 $14.29 $28.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgewood and Hamilton. The current time is 09:28:05.

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.