How far is Toms River, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?
Fastest route
Travel from Toms River, New Jersey, to Hamilton Township, New Jersey, will take approximately 51 minutes, covering a distance of 36.4 miles (58.6 kilometers). The fastest route is currently recommended due to traffic conditions.
Directions
- Take Ocean County 571 and I-195 W to Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd in Hamilton Township.
- Continue onto Lakewood Rd, passing by 7-Eleven on the right in 1.5 miles.
- Turn left onto Indian Head Rd/Ocean County 571 and continue following Ocean County 571.
- Turn left onto Anderson Rd.
- Turn left onto Monmouth Rd.
- Merge onto I-195 W via the ramp to Trenton.
- Take exit 3B toward Hamilton Sq and merge onto Yardville Hamilton Square Rd.
- Finally, turn right onto Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd to reach Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your travel during off-peak hours to avoid traffic delays.
- ⛽ Check your vehicle's fuel level before starting the journey.
- 🗺️ Use a reliable navigation app or GPS device for real-time updates on the route.
- ☕ Consider taking a short break during the trip to stretch and refresh.
- 📱 Save emergency contact numbers for roadside assistance.
- 🌳 Explore nearby attractions or places of interest along the way.
- 🚦 Obey traffic rules and signs to ensure a safe and smooth journey.
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This is an easy same-day return drive.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Toms River and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Toms River and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 37 West
753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
2538 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2616 ft · 58 sec
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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 Toms River 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
18.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Toms River to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Toms River and 10.3 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toms River and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Brick
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 Brick.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Toms River and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 18.56 mi (29.87 km).
#1 Toms River
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 95,339 |
| Coordinates | 39.9537300, -74.1979200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.30 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
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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