Origin
Alpine, NJ
Late night in Alpine on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, NJ
Andreas Gusicov
Somerset, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 51.4-mile drive from Alpine, NJ, to Somerset, NJ, is a straightforward 1-hour and 16-minute journey primarily on highways. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a single day trip. The route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The overall feel of this drive is efficient and functional, designed for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 32.2 mi | 40m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Riveredge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 32.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on Warren Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Lane
2
Turn right onto CR 502
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Closter Dock Road
3
Turn left onto CR S-33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Avenue
4
Continue on CR 501
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
5
Turn right onto Highwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highwood Avenue
6
Turn right onto Jay Street
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jay Street
7
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto CR 39
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
11
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
22 mi
·
27 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
323 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
22
Merge onto NJ 18; CR 527
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 18
23
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
26
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
27
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
30
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Alpine, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
7
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers Univ...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.78
New Jersey Turnpike
(34.1 mi)
$4.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$5
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Somerset, NJ
Late night in Somerset on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 72% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll navigate stretches of the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Teaneck Road, and Memorial Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.2 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, offering a consistent pace. While largely highway-based, the inclusion of roads like Teaneck Road and Memorial Parkway may introduce some local traffic and slightly varied conditions as you progress south. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and Teaneck Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alpine, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Exit 16W, Rutgers University and So Bound Brook.
Njtp South
9.7 mi in
|
~17m
Exit 16W
12.2 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 95; NJTP
Rutgers University
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
So Bound Brook
48.8 mi in
|
~1h 9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
Full guide →Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Tulipwood — historic building
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.78 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Somerset, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somerset, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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