Origin
Somerset, NJ
Late night in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Gibbsboro, 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 22m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Gibbsboro, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
This straightforward 59.9-mile drive from Somerset to Gibbsboro, New Jersey, will take you about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, especially with a modest fuel cost of around $10. The journey stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing major roadways. Expect an efficient drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal fuss. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and easy transit between these two New Jersey locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 295 | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| US 1 | 15.7 mi | 22m |
| Haddonfield-Berlin Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Jersey Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Somerset Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| How Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lakeview Drive North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 295
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Gibbsboro, 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
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight left
317 ft
·
14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Turn left onto CR 561
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on CR 561
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on CR 561
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Haddonfield-Berlin Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on CR 561
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lakeview Drive North
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto CR 686
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Clementon Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
CR 686
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 30 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 55.6 — 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.
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 South: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 295 South: Camden
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
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
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 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Gibbsboro, NJ
Late night in Gibbsboro on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Mansfield, NJ
30 mi in
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
13 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
1h 22m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey on faster roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-295, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.2 miles. While the majority of your time will be on this interstate, you'll also encounter sections of US 1 and Haddonfield-Berlin Road. This mix means you'll experience the efficiency of highway travel punctuated by moments on more local, albeit still significant, thoroughfares.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on I 295.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and US 1. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 1.6 miles (NJ 27 / Somerset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Gibbsboro, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees and Cr 561 East: Voorhees.
Cr 561: Haddonfield
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Voorhees
55.6 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Cr 561 East: Voorhees
55.7 mi in
|
~1h 15m
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 59.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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 34.2 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 Gibbsboro, 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 1.6 miles (NJ 27 / Somerset Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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 Gibbsboro, 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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