Somerset, NJ Road Trips

Somerset, NJ serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 18 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 52 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Somerset, NJ spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

community in Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

52

Longest Drive

102.2 mi

Quinton, NJ

Quickest Drive

19m

Dunellen, NJ

Plan Around Somerset, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Greenwich, NJ to Somerset, NJ 101.3 mi · 2h 20m Alloway, NJ to Somerset, NJ 96.7 mi · 2h 6m Farmingdale, NJ to Somerset, NJ 93.8 mi · 2h 13m Port Republic, NJ to Somerset, NJ 88.6 mi · 1h 53m

Continue From Somerset, NJ

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

Somerset, NJ to Quinton, NJ 102.2 mi · 2h 5m Somerset, NJ to Millville, NJ 97.9 mi · 2h 6m Somerset, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ 95.2 mi · 2h 8m Somerset, NJ to Wenonah, NJ 69.8 mi · 1h 35m

Trips from Somerset, NJ

Somerset, NJ to Quinton, NJ

102.2 mi 2h 5m

Somerset, NJ to Millville, NJ

97.9 mi 2h 6m

Somerset, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ

95.2 mi 2h 8m

Somerset, NJ to Wenonah, NJ

69.8 mi 1h 35m

Somerset, NJ to Bellmawr, NJ

61 mi 1h 23m

Somerset, NJ to Gibbsboro, NJ

59.9 mi 1h 22m

Somerset, NJ to Cherry Hill, NJ

54.7 mi 1h 16m

Somerset, NJ to Seaside Park, NJ

53.3 mi 1h 22m

Somerset, NJ to Toms River, NJ

51.8 mi 1h 11m

Somerset, NJ to Beverly, NJ

46.2 mi 1h 6m

Somerset, NJ to Montville, NJ

40.1 mi 53m

Somerset, NJ to Milford, NJ

39.8 mi 1h 5m

Somerset, NJ to Victory Gardens, NJ

39.8 mi 56m

Somerset, NJ to Union City, NJ

38 mi 56m

Somerset, NJ to Irvington, NJ

27.6 mi 44m

Somerset, NJ to Kenilworth, NJ

23.5 mi 39m

Somerset, NJ to Readington, NJ

17.8 mi 30m

Somerset, NJ to Dunellen, NJ

10.2 mi 19m

Driving from Somerset, NJ

The typical drive from Somerset, NJ covers about 52 miles and takes around 1h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 102 miles (2h 8m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Somerset, NJ are Quinton, NJ (102.2 mi, 2h 5m), Millville, NJ (97.9 mi, 2h 6m), Bridgeton, NJ (95.2 mi, 2h 8m), Wenonah, NJ (69.8 mi, 1h 35m), and Bellmawr, NJ (61 mi, 1h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 52-mile trip from Somerset, NJ, budget about $8 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 mapped routes leaving Somerset, NJ and 34 routes heading into Somerset, NJ, covering 52 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 102 miles.

The longest mapped route from Somerset, NJ covers 102 miles and takes approximately 2h 8m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Somerset, NJ runs about 52 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 52-mile trip from Somerset, NJ costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Somerset, NJ include Quinton, NJ, Millville, NJ, Bridgeton, NJ and Wenonah, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Somerset, NJ by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

23,851

Median Income

$113,603

Median Home Value

$408,600

Median Age

40.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Somerset, NJ

Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Stage House Tavern, 1719 Amwell Road Somerset, New Jersey, ☏ +1 732-873-3990. 11:00-21:00. (updated Sep 2016)

Residence Inn by Marriott Somerset, 37 Worlds Fair Drive, ☏ +1 732-627-0881. Extended stay hotel. Homewood Suites Somerset, 101 Pierce Street, ☏ +1 732 868-9155. 130. DoubleTree Somerset Hotel and Executive Meeting Center, 200 Atrium Drive, ☏ +1 732-469-2600. 364 guest rooms and suites and 52,000 square feet of meeting space.

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