Origin
Montville, NJ
Morning in Montville on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montville, 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
53m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montville, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
Spanning 40.1 miles across New Jersey, this trip from Montville to Somerset is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the trip. Since both ends of the drive are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar, busy corridor throughout your travel. It is a highly efficient route if you are looking to get between these two points quickly and directly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 34.5 mi | 41m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Myrtle Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Foxwood Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Winston Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Concord Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Point Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 34.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montville, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on US 202
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Road
2
Continue on US 202
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 287 South
4
Merge onto I 287
24 mi
·
29 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
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.
7
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight
271 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxwood Drive
10
At end of road, turn left onto Winston Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winston Drive
11
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
407 ft
·
21 sec
·
Kingsbridge Road
12
Turn left onto Indiana Road
418 ft
·
20 sec
·
Indiana Road
13
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
Abbott Road
15
Turn right onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Montville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 287 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 287 South
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 287
Merge onto I 287
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 287
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
36 mi into trip
|
~43m 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...
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Winston Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Winston Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
20 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
6 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
53m 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 highway-focused experience, as 86% of your drive will be spent on major roads. Your journey is dominated by a long, 34.5-mile stretch on I-287, which serves as the backbone of the trip. After navigating the interstate, you will transition onto local roads including Easton Avenue and Myrtle Avenue to reach your final destination. This setup provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the drive, requiring minimal navigation until you exit the highway. It feels like a standard, functional transit route rather than a leisurely scenic tour.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and Easton Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (I 287): 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.
Between Montville, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Bound Brook and New Brunswick.
Bound Brook
36 mi in
|
~43m
New Brunswick
36 mi in
|
~43m
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 53m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on I 287. 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 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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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