How far is River Edge, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from River Edge, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Edge and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Edge and Hamilton.
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Start on Concord Drive
1057 ft · 49 sec · Concord Drive
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Turn right onto Bogert Road
122 m · 21 sec · Bogert Road
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Turn left onto Manning Avenue
153 m · 23 sec · Manning Avenue
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Turn right onto Kinderkamack Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on River Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · River Street
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike
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Turn left onto Winant Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance
2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove
2155 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 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 River Edge and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving River Edge and 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 River Edge to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from River Edge and 33.7 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around River Edge and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Edge and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 49.91 mi (80.32 km).
#1 River Edge
Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 11,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.9287100, -74.0398600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.81 | $27.63 |
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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