Origin
Somerset, NJ
Afternoon in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Dunellen, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Dunellen, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 10.2-mile drive from Somerset to Dunellen, New Jersey, is easily manageable in just about 19 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily via NJ 18 and local roads like Possumtown Road and Bound Brook Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route offers a straightforward commute rather than an extended journey. Since it's entirely within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, you won't experience significant regional shifts. Consider this a quick hop perfect for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 18 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Possumtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bound Brook Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Landing Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Lincoln Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Belmar Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 18
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Dunellen, NJ.
1
Start on West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Point Avenue
2
Turn right onto Abbott Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Belmar Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmar Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
5
Continue on Landing Lane
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Landing Lane
6
Continue on CR 609
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Landing Lane
7
Turn right onto CR 622
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
River Road
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 287, NJ 18 North: Piscataway
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 18
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 18
10
Turn left onto NJ 18
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Centennial Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
290 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto Possumtown Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Possumtown Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 607
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Boulevard
15
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 607
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
16
Turn right onto NJ 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bound Brook Road
17
Turn left onto Sanford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Sanford Avenue
18
Turn right onto Dunellen Avenue
140 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dunellen Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Dunellen Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 622 / River Road
Turn right onto CR 622 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
9
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 287, NJ 18 North: Piscataway
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 287, NJ 18 North: Piscataway
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Possumtown Road
Merge onto Possumtown Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Dunellen, NJ
Afternoon in Dunellen on Sunday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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
19m 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 presents a mixed bag, with 32% of your journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on NJ 18, including one continuous segment of 3.2 miles, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. The rest of the route incorporates local roads, suggesting a transition from more open driving to potentially more developed or residential areas as you approach Dunellen. Expect a varied driving experience that balances efficiency with local access.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on NJ 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.7 miles in near CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (CR 622 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 19m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on NJ 18. 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 Dunellen, 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 0.7 miles (CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (CR 622 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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 Dunellen, 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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