Hamilton, NJ Road Trips

Hamilton, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 13 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Hamilton, NJ spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

106.3 mi

Greenwich, NJ

Quickest Drive

47m

West Windsor, NJ

Plan Around Hamilton, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hamilton, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Greenwich, NJ to Hamilton, NJ 106.3 mi · 2h 21m Montague, NJ to Hamilton, NJ 103.6 mi · 2h 20m Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Hamilton, NJ 69.9 mi · 1h 31m Clark, NJ to Hamilton, NJ 38.1 mi · 50m

Continue From Hamilton, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hamilton, NJ to Oakland, NJ 94.8 mi · 2h 3m Hamilton, NJ to Haddon, NJ 70.6 mi · 1h 28m Hamilton, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ 59.6 mi · 1h 19m Hamilton, NJ to Paterson, NJ 58.7 mi · 1h 17m

Trips from Hamilton, NJ

Hamilton, NJ to Oakland, NJ

94.8 mi 2h 3m

Hamilton, NJ to Haddon, NJ

70.6 mi 1h 28m

Hamilton, NJ to Fort Lee, NJ

59.6 mi 1h 19m

Hamilton, NJ to Paterson, NJ

58.7 mi 1h 17m

Hamilton, NJ to Garfield, NJ

57.8 mi 1h 17m

Hamilton, NJ to Hainesport, NJ

54.3 mi 1h 9m

Hamilton, NJ to Weehawken, NJ

53.6 mi 1h 10m

Hamilton, NJ to Montgomery, NJ

50.7 mi 1h 17m

Hamilton, NJ to Kearny, NJ

50.6 mi 1h 9m

Hamilton, NJ to Glen Ridge, NJ

50.6 mi 1h 7m

Hamilton, NJ to New Providence, NJ

46.7 mi 1h 8m

Hamilton, NJ to Bound Brook, NJ

40.2 mi 54m

Hamilton, NJ to West Windsor, NJ

30.7 mi 47m

Driving from Hamilton, NJ

Expect an average of 55 miles and about 1h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Hamilton, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 95 miles (2h 3m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hamilton, NJ most often head toward Oakland, NJ (94.8 mi, 2h 3m), Haddon, NJ (70.6 mi, 1h 28m), Fort Lee, NJ (59.6 mi, 1h 19m), Paterson, NJ (58.7 mi, 1h 17m), and Garfield, NJ (57.8 mi, 1h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.27 per gallon. For the typical 55-mile trip from Hamilton, NJ, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Hamilton, NJ and 4 routes heading into Hamilton, NJ, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 95 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hamilton, NJ covers 95 miles and takes approximately 2h 3m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.

The average route from Hamilton, NJ runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.27/gallon for regular), the average 55-mile trip from Hamilton, NJ costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hamilton, NJ include Oakland, NJ, Haddon, NJ, Fort Lee, NJ and Paterson, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.