Origin
Somerset, NJ
Night in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
95.2 mi
153 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, NJ
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Bridgeton, NJ
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Trip Overview
Somerset, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ is 95.2 miles and takes about 2 hours 8 minutes via I 295 and US 1, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region further south within the state. The drive offers a mixed experience, with a significant portion on major highways. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a single-day outing when you want to cover ground efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a practical way to travel between these two points without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Somerset, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 40.1 mi | 47m |
| US 1 | 15.7 mi | 22m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Buck Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Centerton Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Pearl Street North | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North-South Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Jersey Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 40.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ.
1
Start on West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Point Avenue
2
Turn right onto Abbott Road
262 ft
·
13 sec
·
Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Arden Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Arden Street
4
Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
519 ft
·
26 sec
·
Hillcrest Avenue
5
Turn left onto Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Holly Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
7
Turn right onto NJ 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto CR 680
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
How Lane
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NJ 91
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
115 ft
·
3 sec
11
Continue on this road
526 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
12
Merge onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
13
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 295 South: Camden
16
Merge onto I 295
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 295
38 mi
·
44 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 42 South: Atlantic City
22
Merge onto I 76
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North-South Freeway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 45
Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto CR 553
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Buck Road
26
Turn left onto CR 553
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerton Road
27
Continue on CR 540; CR 553
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Centerton Road
28
Turn slight right onto NJ 56
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Landis Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Turn slight left onto NJ 77
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearl Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
31
Turn right
29 ft
·
2 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive of 2 hours and 8 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid the worst of any commuter traffic. The longest stretch without a major change is 40.1 miles on I 295, so plan any necessary stops before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $16 and a total distance of 95.2 miles, you likely won't need to refuel during the trip, but it's always wise to check your gauge before heading out. Keep an eye out for the transitions between US 1, Veterans Memorial Highway, and I 295 for any potential traffic changes.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.6 miles from Somerset, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Somerset, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Somerset, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Somerset, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 295 for about 40.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Somerset, 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 275 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 78.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NJ 27 / Somerset Street
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Somerset Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Sloan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 65B-A
Toward Sloan Avenue
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
8
78.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
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 45
Toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.78 one way
$31.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.29 | $34.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.46 | $36.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Bridgeton, NJ
Night in Bridgeton on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
48 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
2h 8m 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 drive is characterized by a mixed feel, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good amount of time on I 295, experiencing a longer stretch of 40.1 miles uninterrupted. The route begins on US 1 before transitioning to Veterans Memorial Highway and then the main interstate. Expect periods of faster driving on these main roads, interspersed with other types of driving as you navigate between them. The road's personality shifts from more urban-influenced arteries to the efficiency of the interstate.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 1.6 miles in near NJ 27 / Somerset Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 95.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 27 / Somerset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 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 Somerset, NJ and Bridgeton, NJ, road signs point toward Vineland, Cr 553: Clayton, Glassboro and Centerton.
Vineland
63.3 mi in
|
~1h 24m
|
via NJ 55
Cr 553: Clayton
78.3 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Glassboro
78.3 mi in
|
~1h 42m
Centerton
78.3 mi in
|
~1h 42m
About the Cities
Starting 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 2h 8m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.1 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 Bridgeton, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NJ 27 / Somerset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 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 Bridgeton, 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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