How far is Westwood, NJ from Hamilton, NJ?

The driving distance from Westwood, NJ to Hamilton, NJ is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.18 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.24 mi
87.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.24 mi
Kilometers
87.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.18 mi
Kilometers
112.94 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood
2026-04-19T03:22
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westwood
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
Carteret
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Westwood
34.2 mi
00h 37m
To Hamilton
36 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Westwood and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    21 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2679 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward East Rutherford, American Dream, Stadium, Racetrack, Training Facility

    751 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheraton Plaza Drive

    1108 ft · 23 sec · Sheraton Plaza Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    2509 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    2055 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    14.3 mi · 18 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Exit to GSP and US Route 9

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP South, US 9, NJ 440: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP Southbound entrance

    2594 ft · 1 min · GSP Southbound entrance

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    24 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  25. 25

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

    2155 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  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 Westwood 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
27.7 mi · 40%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
20.6 mi · 29%
Essex Street
6.77 mi · 10%
Forest Avenue
4.31 mi · 6%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 mi · 2%
NJ 33 East
1.26 mi · 2%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carteret
00h 37m from Westwood
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westwood 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 Westwood to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Westwood and 36 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carteret

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 Carteret and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 54.24 mi (87.29 km).

Westwood

#1 Westwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,023
Coordinates40.9912100, -74.0326400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

Population86,722
Coordinates40.2070600, -74.0812500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-74.032735, 40.991172)
End: Gully Road (-74.081511, 40.206984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 Westwood and Hamilton. The current time is 03:22:10.

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.