Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Frenchtown, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Frenchtown, NJ to Somerset, NJ is 35.9 miles and takes about 59m via US 202 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway speeds with some local road travel, making it a practical choice for a short journey. With a low fuel cost and a manageable duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Frenchtown-Flemington Road | 10.2 mi | 18m |
| I 287 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 22 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Kingwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foxwood Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Packer Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
Start on South Harrison Street
Turn left
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
Turn right onto NJ 12
Turn right onto NJ 12; CR 610
Continue on NJ 12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 12
Continue on NJ 12
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto US 202
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 527
Turn straight
Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Winston Drive
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
Turn left onto Indiana Road
Turn right onto Concord Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
Turn right onto West Point Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Frenchtown, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Frenchtown on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, particularly on US 202 and I-287, which constitute the bulk of the route. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.3 miles along US 202, offering a good chance to settle into a rhythm. The Frenchtown-Flemington Road portion will likely feel more local, offering a change of pace before rejoining the faster routes. Expect a varied driving experience that transitions between efficiency and more community-focused roads.
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 11.5 miles in.
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 22 decision points packed into just 35.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frenchtown, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Somerville, Bound Brook and New Brunswick.
Somerville
Bound Brook
New Brunswick
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 59m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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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