How far is Union City, NJ from Hamilton Square, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Hamilton Square, NJ is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Hamilton Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Hamilton Square.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Newark
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
32.3 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
2176 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road
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Continue on South River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road
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Turn slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
3186 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto New Jersey Highway 33
1.6 km · 2 min · New Jersey Highway 33
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Turn straight onto Nottingham Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Nottingham Way
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Turn right onto Coleman Road
45 m · 5 sec · Coleman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Hamilton Square.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
32.3 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Heavy Rain leaving Union City and Rain near Hamilton Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Hamilton Square?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Union City and 27.9 miles from Hamilton Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Union City and Rain near Hamilton Square.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
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 Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Hamilton Square. Straight-line distance: 50.49 mi (81.26 km).
#1 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton Square
Hamilton Square is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2273300, -74.6532100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Square (-74.65321, 40.22733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $9.93 | $19.85 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
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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