Origin
Lakehurst, NJ
Late night in Lakehurst on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakehurst, 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
1h 9m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakehurst, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Somerset, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lakehurst to Somerset is 44.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, offering a straightforward journey. It's a route that's easy to manage, making it ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient leg of a longer adventure. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, so it's good to be prepared for some variety.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 16 mi | 19m |
| South Hope Chapel Road | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 9 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Kozloski Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Halls Mill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Kent Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 16 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakehurst, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 70
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
NJ 70
2
Turn right
180 ft
·
14 sec
3
At end of road, turn right
120 ft
·
11 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 547
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ridgeway Road
5
Continue on CR 547
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Lakehurst Whitesville Road
6
Continue on CR 547
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
South Hope Chapel Road
7
Turn right onto CR 526
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
County Line Road
8
Turn left onto CR 8
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kent Road
9
Turn right onto Lanes Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lanes Mill Road
10
Turn left onto US 9
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
291 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
140 ft
·
3 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Edinburgh Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Edinburgh Drive
14
Continue on CR 55
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Mill Road
15
Continue on CR 55
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Kozloski Road
16
Turn right onto NJ 79
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 18
16 mi
·
19 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
22
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
23
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
26
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Lakehurst, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 547 / Ridgeway Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NJ 79 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NJ 79 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
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 Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Somerset, NJ
Late night in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
16 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 9m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 16 miles on NJ 18 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, which provides a taste of faster, more direct travel. The route begins on South Hope Chapel Road before merging onto US Highway 9 and then transitioning to NJ 18. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances efficiency with some local road navigation.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 547 / Ridgeway Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Lakehurst, NJ to Somerset, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward So Bound Brook along the way.
So Bound Brook
41.8 mi in
|
~1h 2m
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on NJ 18. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 547 / Ridgeway Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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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