Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Somerset, NJ
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Netcong, NJ
Garrison Gao
Somerset, NJ to Netcong, NJ is 34.8 miles and takes about 54 minutes via US 202 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward and efficient way to get between these two points. Given its duration, you can easily complete this route in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 17.9 mi | 28m |
| I 287 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 183 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Winston Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Concord Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Netcong, NJ.
Start on West Point Avenue
Turn left onto Abbott Road
Turn right onto Concord Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Indiana Road
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
Turn left onto Winston Drive
At end of road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
Take the exit
Merge onto US 202; US 206
Turn straight onto NJ 183
Turn left onto US 46
Turn slight right
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Abbott Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Indiana Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| premium | $5.01 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
8:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Netcong on Sunday
Local time
8:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
79°F
Bedminster, NJ
17 mi in
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 is mostly highway, with 87% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 17.9 miles on US 202. The bulk of your travel will be on I-287, which means you can expect a steady pace with potentially dense exits as you approach your destination. The transition from highway to surface roads like Easton Avenue will likely involve a noticeable change in traffic flow and speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and I 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Abbott Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Abbott Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Indiana Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (John F Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,072 ft
Total Descent
298 ft
Highest Point
1,002 ft
~32.3 mi in
Elevation Range
945 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Somerset, NJ to Netcong, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Mahwah along the way.
Mahwah
Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Founded 1894
Netcong is a city in Morris County in the Skylands region of New Jersey."All roads lead to Netcong."[1]
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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