How far is Spotswood, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
The driving distance from Spotswood, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spotswood and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spotswood and Hamilton.
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Start on Willard Clark Circle
72 m · 16 sec · Willard Clark Circle
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Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Eaton Avenue
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Turn right onto Snowhill Street
1749 ft · 44 sec · Snowhill Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
662 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.7 mi · 18 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
1568 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
154 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
612 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
124 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 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 Spotswood 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.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Spotswood 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 Spotswood to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Spotswood and 12.8 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spotswood and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near East Freehold
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 East Freehold.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spotswood and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).
#1 Spotswood
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.3917700, -74.3984800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
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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