Origin
Ocean Gate, NJ
Afternoon in Ocean Gate on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Gate, 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 20m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Gate, NJ
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Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Ocean Gate to Somerset, expect a straightforward trip covering 57.3 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the trip. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the drive. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| Garden State Parkway | 15 mi | 17m |
| NJ 34 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Chelsea Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 22.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Gate, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on (24)
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Lakewood Avenue
2
Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue
249 ft
·
16 sec
·
Stone Harbor Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 617
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Bayview Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 617
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ocean Gate Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chelsea Avenue
6
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 617
320 ft
·
9 sec
·
Station Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 617
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
9
Continue on CR 617
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bayside Avenue
10
Continue on CR 617
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Club House Road
11
Continue on CR 617
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
Club House Drive
12
Continue on CR 617
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Compass Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 617
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Starboard Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 166
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Atlantic City Boulevard
16
Continue on NJ 166
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
17
Turn left onto NJ 37
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 37 West
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge
19
Merge onto GSP; US 9
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 138
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 138
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 34
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 34
26
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
27
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
28
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
30
Merge onto NJ 18
22 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
34
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
35
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
37
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
38
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
39
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 28.6 miles from Ocean Gate, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 20.9 and 54.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton
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 98
Toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar,...
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 195 West: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 195 West: Trenton
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35B
Toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
7
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.90
Garden State Parkway
(15 mi)
$0.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
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 | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
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
Afternoon in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
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
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 20m 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 highway-focused route relies heavily on major arteries, with 83% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will primarily utilize the Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, and NJ 34 to navigate between the two points. The longest uninterrupted segment is a 22.2-mile stretch on NJ 18, which allows for consistent cruising. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, the mix of parkway and highway driving provides a reliable pace. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel as you transition between these established infrastructure corridors.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 miles you will encounter 26 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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 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.
Between Ocean Gate, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge, Trenton and Gsp North.
Gsp Toll North: Lakewood
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
New York
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Woodbridge
5.4 mi in
|
~11m
Trenton
20.9 mi in
|
~29m
Gsp North
21.2 mi in
|
~30m
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 20m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on NJ 18. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.90 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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