How far is Washington, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Washington, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
62.3 mi
01h 09m
Flight
44.64 mi
71.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.64 mi
Kilometers
71.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.3 mi
Kilometers
100.26 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
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
Cedar Glen Lakes
NJ

Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

From Washington
26.5 mi
00h 34m
To Hamilton
35.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on Godfrey Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Green Bank Chatsworth Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Green Bank Chatsworth Road

  4. 4

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2041 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Gretna Chatsworth Road

    1390 ft · 24 sec · New Gretna Chatsworth Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    536 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Savoy Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Savoy Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Pasadena Woodmanse Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Pasadena Woodmanse Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pasadena Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Pasadena Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard

    104 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on McMahon Street

    2346 ft · 1 min · McMahon Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt City Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt City Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    975 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eisenhower Traffic Circle

    573 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 70 East: Joint Base MDL Lakehurst, Toms River, Brick

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2293 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Lakehurst Circle

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Lakehurst Circle

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge

    1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood

    1664 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    2425 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

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

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2616 ft · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 17%
Lakehurst Circle
8.07 mi · 13%
Savoy Boulevard
6.33 mi · 10%
Green Bank Chatsworth Road
4.98 mi · 8%
New Gretna Chatsworth Road
3.74 mi · 6%
Pasadena Road
3.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Glen Lakes
00h 34m from Washington
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Cedar Glen Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Washington and 35.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Glen Lakes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Glen Lakes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Glen Lakes.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

42 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

45 mi away
2 Wallace Road
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

47 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

49 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 44.64 mi (71.84 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,459
Coordinates39.6840100, -74.5759900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Turnpike (-74.576233, 39.684081)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Hamilton. The current time is 00:48:59.

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.