How far is Salem, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Salem, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.7 mi
01h 43m
Flight
85.58 mi
137.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.7 mi
Kilometers
163.67 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
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
Hainesport
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Salem
50.1 mi
00h 51m
To Hamilton
51.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway

    2860 ft · 43 sec · West Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1040 ft · 14 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Road

    1595 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Broadway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City

    92 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

    953 ft · 20 sec · Old Pennsville-Auburn Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 40 East: Atlantic City

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1039 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    899 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    46.7 mi · 54 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    16 mi · 23 min · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 33

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 33

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    154 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    612 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    124 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
67.5 mi · 66%
Franklin Street
16 mi · 16%
South Broadway
7.79 mi · 8%
Route 33
7.27 mi · 7%
West Broadway
0.54 mi · 1%
US 40 East
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

46.7 mi · 00h 54m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hainesport
00h 51m from Salem
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Hainesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Salem and 51.6 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hainesport

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 Hainesport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Camden Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Camden Municipal Court

Camden , NJ
Camden City Hall, 520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102
Rating 1.3/5 50 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

19 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

20 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Lindenwold

22 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 85.58 mi (137.73 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA

Population4,713
Coordinates39.5717800, -75.4671400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 49 (-75.467085, 39.571892)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.51 $33.02
Premium $4.95 $17.78 $35.57
Diesel $5.98 $21.47 $42.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Hamilton. The current time is 10:20:27.

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.