Hamilton, NY Road Trips
Hamilton, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 12 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 215-mile quick runs to 263-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hamilton, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
276.3 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
4h 34m
Washington Heights, NY
Plan Around Hamilton, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hamilton, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hamilton, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hamilton, NY
Hamilton, NY to Islip, NY
Hamilton, NY to Babylon, NY
Hamilton, NY to Huntington, NY
Hamilton, NY to Staten Island, NY
Hamilton, NY to Hempstead, NY
Hamilton, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Hamilton, NY to Queens, NY
Hamilton, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Hamilton, NY to New York City, NY
Hamilton, NY to Manhattan, NY
Hamilton, NY to Yonkers, NY
Hamilton, NY to Washington Heights, NY
Driving from Hamilton, NY
Expect an average of 235 miles and about 5h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Hamilton, NY. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 263 miles (5h 40m), while the shortest is just 215 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Hamilton, NY are Islip, NY (263.1 mi, 5h 40m), Babylon, NY (256.8 mi, 5h 31m), Huntington, NY (248.2 mi, 5h 26m), Staten Island, NY (240.3 mi, 5h 12m), and Hempstead, NY (238.1 mi, 5h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 235-mile trip from Hamilton, NY, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Hamilton, NY and 2 routes heading into Hamilton, NY, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 215 to 263 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hamilton, NY covers 263 miles and takes approximately 5h 40m. Shorter options start at just 215 miles.
The average route from Hamilton, NY runs about 235 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 235-mile trip from Hamilton, NY costs roughly $37 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, NY include Islip, NY, Babylon, NY, Huntington, NY and Staten Island, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hamilton, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,038
Median Income
$62,000
Median Home Value
$256,700
Median Age
20.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hamilton, NY at a Glance
Founded
1795
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from Hamilton, NY
A sampling of people born in Hamilton, NY.
John Vincent Atanasoff
1903–1995
American computer pioneer (1903-1995)
Henry B. Payne
1810–1896
American politician (1810-1896)
Sereno E. Payne
1843–1914
American politician
Charles C. Bonney
1831–1903
American judge (1831–1903)
Helen Kendrick Johnson
1844–1917
American writer (1844-1917)
City data from Wikidata (Q3626259), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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