How far is Shrewsbury, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
28.46 mi
00h 29m
Flight
23.71 mi
38.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.71 mi
Kilometers
38.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.46 mi
Kilometers
45.8 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
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 Shrewsbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lakewood
NJ

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

From Shrewsbury
14.2 mi
00h 14m
To Hamilton
14.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zachary Drive

    23 m · 9 sec · Zachary Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stone Tavern Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stone Tavern Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Imlaystown-Hightstown Road

    1624 ft · 33 sec · Imlaystown-Hightstown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East

    1436 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    22.4 mi · 26 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
22.8 mi · 80%
Garden State Parkway
2.56 mi · 9%
Stone Tavern Road
1.01 mi · 4%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 3%
Imlaystown-Hightstown Road
0.31 mi · 1%
I 195 East
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

22.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakewood
00h 14m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Shrewsbury and 14.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shrewsbury and Rain Showers Likely near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Lakewood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakewood, 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 Lakewood.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

42 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

48 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

48 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

53 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.15 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Borough of New Jersey

Population4,040
Coordinates40.1826100, -74.5293200
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Zachary Drive (-74.529528, 40.182631)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shrewsbury and Hamilton. The current time is 05:48:22.

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.