Origin
Lawnside, NJ
Morning in Lawnside on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawnside, 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 18m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawnside, NJ
Garrison Gao
Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 62.2-mile drive from Lawnside to Somerset, New Jersey, will take approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes. Given its short duration and the fact that it's entirely within New Jersey, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You'll navigate using local roads like East Oak Avenue and US 1, with a significant portion on I-295 North, though it's not a highway-dominated route. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for a quick journey. This drive offers a practical way to travel between two points in the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 35.2 mi | 40m |
| Brunswick Pike | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Jersey Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Somerset Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Oak Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| How Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Arden Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 35.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawnside, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on this road
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 667
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 295 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 295
35 mi
·
40 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 1
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
10
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Holly Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Holly Street
15
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arden Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Abbott Road
17
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Lawnside, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 55.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 295 North
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 295
Merge onto I 295
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
36.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
36.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
6
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
29 mi in
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
12 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 18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 62.2-mile trip, with a highway share of 0%. While I-295 North is part of the journey, the overall profile leans towards navigating local streets and US 1. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be engaging with varied road conditions and potentially more frequent turns. This type of drive requires constant attention to navigation and road signs, offering a different experience than a pure interstate cruise.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Brunswick Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 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 Lawnside, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and New Brunswick.
Trenton
36.4 mi in
|
~43m
New Brunswick
52.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
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 18m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on I 295. 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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