Hoy Yeung Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hammonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16095611440
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmingdale, NJ
Thomas Parker
Somerset, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
This 93.8-mile journey from Farmingdale, NJ, to Somerset, NJ, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Trenton Road and US 206, with a 30% highway share, offering a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $16, making it an economical option. Given the relatively short duration and distance, it's perfectly suited for a single day's excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this leg of your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Farmingdale, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 17.5 mi | 22m |
| Brunswick Pike | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| I 295 | 10 mi | 11m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 8 mi | 11m |
| 12th Street | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Buena-Hammonton Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Cedarville Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Farmingdale, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
Start on CR 625
Turn right onto CR 670
Turn left onto CR 610
Continue on CR 610
Merge onto NJ 49; CR 555
Turn left onto NJ 47
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Turn left onto CR 555
Turn slight right onto CR 555
Continue on CR 555
Turn slight right onto CR 655
Continue on CR 619
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Continue on NJ 54
Turn right onto NJ 54
Continue on US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206
Continue on US 206
Continue on US 206
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 545
Turn left onto US 130
Take the exit
Merge onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto NJ 91
Turn left onto CR 680
Turn right onto NJ 27
Turn left onto CR 617
Turn left onto Holly Street
Turn right onto Arden Street
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
Arrive at destination
With a total travel time of just over two hours, this drive offers plenty of flexibility. You could aim for an early morning departure to maximize your day, or leave mid-morning to avoid peak traffic. Since there are no specific stop suggestions provided, consider this a drive where you can be spontaneous; perhaps pausing for a quick break when you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and the longest stretch without a significant break is 17.6 miles. A good tip for this route is to be mindful of the transition between highway speeds and local road conditions, especially as you approach your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Farmingdale, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmingdale, NJ
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 2h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Farmingdale, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Hammonton, New Jersey
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16095611440
Royal Spice Indian Restaurant & Banquet Hall
Millville, New Jersey
Eastern Phoenix Restaurant
Hammonton, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Vineland, New Jersey
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+18568255913
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hammonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+16095611440
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Millville, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm
+18565068521
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Hammonton, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+16095616088
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+18562123131
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Millville, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+18563273259
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Millville, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+18568253200
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Franklin Park, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm
+17323699942
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Buena, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+18566978858
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+18568255913
Near the end, right off the route
Somerset, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Piscataway, New Jersey
+18668167584
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Trenton, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Highland Park, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Princeton, New Jersey
Hours: 12:30–11 pm
+16099190091
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Millville, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18563272347
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Vineland, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Lawrence Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16098447067
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Millville, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
+18563271144
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Princeton, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+16099248144
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Princeton, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16099219480
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Lawrence Township, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm
+16093030700
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 73.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 47 / North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$15.55 one way
$31.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Farmingdale on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
52°F
Bristol, PA
47 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 30% of your travel occurring on highways. The road offers a blend of faster-paced sections and more local road navigation. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.6 miles on Trenton Road, which will likely involve navigating through various communities. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between more open road sections and those that pass through more developed areas, requiring you to adjust your pace accordingly.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in near NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 93.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (NJ 49; CR 555 / West Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (NJ 47 / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Farmingdale, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Bordentown and Trenton.
New York
Bordentown
Trenton
Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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