Origin
Flemington, NJ
Late night in Flemington on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flemington, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flemington, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
Flemington, NJ to Somerset, NJ is 25.2 miles and takes about 40 minutes via US 202 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. Given its short distance and highway focus, it's ideal for a single-day trip, making it an easy option when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, so expect a smooth and efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 13 mi | 18m |
| I 287 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 31 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Foxwood Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 13 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flemington, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on East Main Street
216 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
5
Merge onto NJ 31
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
NJ 31
6
Turn left onto CR 650
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Church Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 650
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Voorhees Corner Road
8
Turn left onto US 202
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 202
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
460 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 22 East: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 22
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 22
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 287
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn straight
271 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxwood Drive
18
At end of road, turn left onto Winston Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winston Drive
19
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
407 ft
·
21 sec
·
Kingsbridge Road
20
Turn left onto Indiana Road
418 ft
·
20 sec
·
Indiana Road
21
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Drive
22
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
Abbott Road
23
Turn right onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 650 / Church Street
Turn left onto CR 650 / Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 22 East: New York
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
8
21 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, 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 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
7% 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
This drive is decidedly highway-focused, with 77% of your travel occurring on major roadways. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles on US 202, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to the interstate system with I-287, providing a faster, more direct path toward your destination. While primarily highway, the final leg may involve local roads like Easton Avenue as you approach Somerset, offering a slight change in scenery and driving feel.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 650 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 650 / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
217 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
254 ft
Total Descent
327 ft
Highest Point
217 ft
~5.4 mi in
Elevation Range
191 ft
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 Flemington, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and New Brunswick.
Somerville
14.4 mi in
|
~21m
Bound Brook
21 mi in
|
~30m
New Brunswick
21 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
Full guide →Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
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 40m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles (CR 650 / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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