How far is Wantage, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Wantage, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
98.86 mi
01h 52m
Flight
75.76 mi
121.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.76 mi
Kilometers
121.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.86 mi
Kilometers
159.1 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Wantage
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wantage
2026-04-19T12:06
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wantage
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
East Orange
NJ

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

From Wantage
48.9 mi
00h 56m
To Hamilton
50 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kelly Road

    1806 ft · 1 min · Kelly Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Wallkill Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallkill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenwood Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    26.5 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wantage 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 47%
Glenwood Road
8.75 mi · 9%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 6%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 4%
Lake Wallkill Road
2.41 mi · 2%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

26.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Orange
00h 56m from Wantage
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wantage and Rain Showers Likely near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wantage to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Wantage and 50 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wantage and Rain Showers Likely near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near East Orange

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 East Orange and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

5 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

7 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wantage and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 75.76 mi (121.93 km).

Wantage

#1 Wantage

Township of New Jersey

Population10,899
Coordinates41.2442600, -74.5507200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Kelly Road (-74.550783, 41.244033)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.95 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $5.98 $20.87 $41.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wantage and Hamilton. The current time is 12:06:49.

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.