How far is South Amboy, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from South Amboy, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Amboy and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amboy and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
2861 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Raritan Street, Sayreville, All Turns
605 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Raritan Street
66 m · 10 sec · Raritan Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 9 South, NJ 35 South
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Maple Place
86 m · 13 sec · Maple Place
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Turn left onto Nappi Place
111 m · 6 sec · Nappi Place
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Turn right onto Broadway
1553 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Lloyd Road
1081 ft · 18 sec · Lloyd Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17 mi · 20 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 South Amboy and Hamilton.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
17 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving South Amboy and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Amboy to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Lincroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from South Amboy and 15.3 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Amboy and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Lincroft
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 Lincroft.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amboy and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.96 km).
#1 South Amboy
City in New Jersey
| Population | 9,095 |
| Coordinates | 40.4778800, -74.2907000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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