How far is Stratford, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Stratford, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.46 mi
01h 16m
Flight
55.98 mi
90.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.98 mi
Kilometers
90.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.46 mi
Kilometers
115 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Stratford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratford
2026-04-17T21:48
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stratford
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
White Horse
NJ

Census designated place in New Jersey

From Stratford
35.5 mi
00h 38m
To Hamilton
35.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Drexel Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Drexel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Bryn Mawr Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Warwick Road

    1696 ft · 55 sec · Warwick Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Laurel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on White Horse Road West

    2955 ft · 1 min · White Horse Road West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Road

    566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    999 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 29 North, I 195 East: Trenton, Belmar

    2234 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Belmar

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

    33.6 mi · 39 min · Central Jersey Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2224 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSR North

    132 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    539 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North

    27 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratford 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Jersey Expressway
34.1 mi · 48%
I 295 North
27.3 mi · 38%
Burnt Mill Road
2.83 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway
2.56 mi · 4%
NJ 33 East
0.86 mi · 1%
Laurel Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Jersey Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Horse
00h 38m from Stratford
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stratford 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 Stratford to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Stratford and 35.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stratford and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near White Horse

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 White Horse and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

5 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

25 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

39 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 55.98 mi (90.09 km).

Stratford

#1 Stratford

Borough of New Jersey

Population6,937
Coordinates39.8267800, -75.0154500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Drexel Avenue (-75.015784, 39.826571)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.59
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.30 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.95 $12.48 $24.97
Diesel $5.98 $15.07 $30.14

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 Stratford and Hamilton. The current time is 21:48:11.

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.