Origin
Merchantville, NJ
Morning in Merchantville on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merchantville, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merchantville, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Somerset, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Merchantville, NJ to Somerset, NJ is 56.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I 295 and Brunswick Pike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route offers a mixed driving experience, blending highway cruising with surface street navigation. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger New Jersey exploration, with no overnight stays recommended.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 26.6 mi | 30m |
| Brunswick Pike | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Kaighns Avenue | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Church Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Jersey Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Somerset Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 26.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merchantville, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on this road
206 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
307 ft
·
17 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 130
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
South Crescent Boulevard
4
Take the exit
133 ft
·
4 sec
5
Turn straight onto Maple Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto CR 616
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left onto CR 616; CR 627
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Church Road
Toward Erlton, Evesboro, Maple Shade, All Turns
8
Turn right onto NJ 38
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaighns Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 295 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 295
27 mi
·
30 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67A
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 1
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
15
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Holly Street
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Holly Street
20
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Arden Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
16 sec
·
Abbott Road
22
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Merchantville, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.2 — 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
|
Myrtle Avenue
Turn right onto Myrtle Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 295 North
8
36 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
36.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 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 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Mansfield, NJ
28 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
15 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 21m 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?
You'll spend about 47% of this 56.7-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 26.6 miles on I 295. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like Brunswick Pike. Expect a mix of faster highway speeds and more localized traffic as you approach your destination.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 near Myrtle Avenue.
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 56.7 miles you will encounter 20 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 (Myrtle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 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 Merchantville, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Erlton, Evesboro, Maple Shade, All Turns, Trenton and New Brunswick.
Erlton
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via CR 616; CR 627
Evesboro
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via CR 616; CR 627
Maple Shade
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via CR 616; CR 627
All Turns
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
|
via CR 616; CR 627
Trenton
36 mi in
|
~46m
New Brunswick
52.3 mi in
|
~1h 9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Somerset, NJ
Full guide →Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Tulipwood — historic building
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 21m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.6 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: near the start (Myrtle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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