Origin
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Afternoon in Point Pleasant Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Pleasant Beach, 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
55m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Mary V
Somerset, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 41.6-mile drive from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, to Somerset, NJ, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 55 minutes. With 88% of the route on highways, it's a focused drive perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on NJ 18 and NJ 34, with a short section on Hawthorne Avenue. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transition between the Northeast's coastal and inland areas without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 22.2 mi | 26m |
| NJ 34 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| Hawthorne Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Belmar Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Landing Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 22.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 35
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cincinnati Avenue
2
Continue on NJ 35
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hawthorne Avenue
3
Continue on NJ 34
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
4
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
287 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
5
Continue on NJ 34
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 34
6
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
8
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
9
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
11
Merge onto NJ 18
22 mi
·
26 min
·
NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on NJ 18
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto (672)
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
George Street
15
Turn left onto CR 609
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Landing Lane
16
Continue on CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Abbott Road
19
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
West Point Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Point Pleasant Beach, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NJ 34
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NJ 18
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
5
41.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Abbott Road
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
1:50 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 for most of this trip, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.2 miles on NJ 18, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route incorporates NJ 34 and Hawthorne Avenue, which may offer slight variations in scenery and traffic patterns. This drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing complex turns and maximizing forward momentum.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 18 and NJ 34. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near NJ 34.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 41.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 5 miles (NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ to Somerset, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward So Bound Brook along the way.
So Bound Brook
39 mi in
|
~48m
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 55m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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.
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 5 miles (NJ 34): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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