How far is West Milford, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from West Milford, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
89.13 mi
01h 31m
Flight
65.59 mi
105.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.59 mi
Kilometers
105.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.13 mi
Kilometers
143.44 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Jun 3, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in West Milford
Wed, Jun 3, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Milford
2026-06-03T10:10
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Jun 3, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Milford
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From West Milford
42 mi
00h 45m
To Hamilton
47.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Milford Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Wednesday
Using Ringwood as the closest live forecast in the Passaic County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Milford and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Valley Road

    2426 ft · 43 sec · Union Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Union Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1218 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    774 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Corlies Avenue

    1144 ft · 31 sec · Old Corlies Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gully Road

    47 m · 4 sec · Gully Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gully Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milford 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
46.5 mi · 52%
Union Valley Road
13.7 mi · 15%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 7%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 5%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 1%
Old Corlies Avenue
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

24 mi · 00h 28m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 45m from West Milford
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Milford and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Milford to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from West Milford and 47.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Milford and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.5 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 13.6 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 5.2 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 13.6 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Milford and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 65.59 mi (105.56 km).

West Milford

#1 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.367536, 41.131174)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between West Milford and Hamilton. The current time is 10:10:22.

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.