How far is Rumson, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Rumson, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.09 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.2 mi
19.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.2 mi
Kilometers
19.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.09 mi
Kilometers
29.11 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, May 13, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Rumson
Wed, May 13, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rumson
2026-05-13T16:27
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, May 13, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rumson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tinton Falls
NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

From Rumson
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Hamilton
9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Black Point Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Black Point Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East River Road

    1069 ft · 33 sec · East River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Road

    829 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue of Two Rivers

    2055 ft · 59 sec · Avenue of Two Rivers

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rumson Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rumson Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road

  8. 8

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

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rumson and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
8.89 mi · 49%
Rumson Road
3.66 mi · 20%
Newman Springs Road
1.98 mi · 11%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 7%
Pinckney Road
0.57 mi · 3%
Avenue of Two Rivers
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

8.89 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinton Falls
00h 14m from Rumson
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Rumson and Mostly Cloudy 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 Rumson to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Rumson and 9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Rumson and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tinton Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tinton Falls.

RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

36 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rumson and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 12.2 mi (19.63 km).

Rumson

#1 Rumson

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,671
Coordinates40.3720500, -73.9990300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Black Point Road (-73.999141, 40.372231)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rumson and Hamilton. The current time is 16:27:55.

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.