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
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sea Bright, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Somerset, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ is 35.8 miles and takes about 55 minutes via NJ 18, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Northeast region, beginning and ending in New Jersey. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from coastal proximity to more inland landscapes. It's a convenient option for a quick relocation or a day trip, especially if you're looking to avoid lengthy travel times.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Newman Springs Road | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Rumson Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Memorial Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Pinckney Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Belmar Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Bright, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
Start on East Church Street
Turn right onto NJ 36
Turn left onto CR 520
At end of road, turn right onto CR 520; CR 11
Turn left onto CR 520
At end of road, turn left onto CR 520
Turn right onto CR 520
Continue on CR 520
Enter roundabout onto CR 520
Continue on CR 520
Continue on CR 520
Continue on CR 520
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 18
Continue on NJ 18
Take the exit
Turn straight onto (672)
Turn left onto CR 609
Continue on CR 617
Turn right onto Belmar Street
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
Turn left onto West Point Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Sea Bright, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NJ 36 / Ocean Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 520; CR 11 / Branch Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto NJ 18
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sea Bright on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Areas Of Fog
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Late night in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:02PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed drive, with about 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on local roads like Rumson Road and Newman Springs Road before connecting to the more direct NJ 18. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 12.6 miles on NJ 18, providing a taste of faster-paced travel. As you progress, the character shifts from potentially more scenic coastal-influenced areas to a more straightforward path toward your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 36 / Ocean Avenue.
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 35.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 (NJ 36 / Ocean Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (CR 520; CR 11 / Branch Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sea Bright, NJ to Somerset, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward So Bound Brook along the way.
So Bound Brook
Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.8 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 (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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