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Trip from Somerset, NJ to Port Republic, 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 54m

Distance

87.7 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

48 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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community in Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States

Somerset, NJ

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city in New Jersey

Port Republic, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Somerset, NJ to Port Republic, NJ covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 18, NJ 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Somerset, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 48.6 mi 56m
NJ 18 23.8 mi 31m
NJ 34 8.3 mi 11m
Chestnut Neck Road 1.5 mi 2m
Smithville-Port Republic Road 1 mi 1m
US 9 0.9 mi 1m
Franklin Boulevard 0.8 mi 2m
George Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 48.6 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Port Republic, 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 · 24 sec · Landing Lane
6

Turn right onto (672)

0.5 mi · 41 sec · George Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward NJ 18 South
8

Merge onto NJ 18

24 mi · 31 min · NJ 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 19B Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto NJ 34

3.1 mi · 4 min · NJ 34
11

Take the ramp onto NJ 34

1.2 mi · 1 min · NJ 34
12

Enter roundabout onto NJ 34

219 ft · 3 sec · NJ 34
13

Continue on NJ 34

3.9 mi · 4 min · NJ 34
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP Toll South
15

Merge onto GSP

49 mi · 56 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Take the exit onto US 9

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 9
Exit 48 Toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn slight right onto CR 575

1.5 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Neck Road
18

Turn left onto CR 575

1.0 mi · 1 min · Smithville-Port Republic Road
19

Arrive at destination

CR 575

Trip Plan

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 43.9 miles from Somerset, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 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 19 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Republic, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Somerset, NJ

This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Somerset, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 48.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brick, NJ

44 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brick, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spotswood, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab mile 12.5

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Piramida Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manalapan Township, New Jersey

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.9

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Kabaret Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab mile 12.5

Spotswood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+17327230200

Visit website

Piramida Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab mile 18.8

Manalapan Township, New Jersey

Hours: 1–10 pm

+17328515000

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50 mile 43.9

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.9

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Delicias Sobre Ruedas Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 81.4

Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16092943400

Visit website

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.9

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.5

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 25.1

Freehold, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVSE Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 12.5

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.3

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 31.3

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12.5

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Somerset, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 6.3

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Celia Cruz Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Judy Blume Service Area

1.1 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 84.3 — 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

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | NJ 18

Merge onto NJ 18

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19B Toward NJ 34 South: Point Pleasant
5
35.7 mi into trip | ~51m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
84.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | US 9

Take the exit onto US 9 toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 48 Toward US 9 South: Port Republic, Smithville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.54 one way

$29.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.92 $31.85
premium $4.93 $17.01 $34.02
diesel $5.61 $19.36 $38.73

Estimated Tolls: $2.92

Garden State Parkway (48.6 mi) $2.92

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

48 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lakewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Loop Charging Station

Freehold, New Jersey

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Farmingdale, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Freehold, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Freehold, New Jersey

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Piscataway, New Jersey

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Freehold, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 24 Other: 9 EV Connect: 4 Tesla: 4 Blink: 3 Rivian: 1 Electrify America: 1 EVgo: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.67 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.28 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Somerset, NJ

Afternoon in Somerset on Sunday

Local time

12:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Republic, NJ

Afternoon in Port Republic on Sunday

Local time

12:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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 54m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour $10 near mile 3
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 27.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

87.7 mi in 1h 54m, mostly highway — 48.6 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 18. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 87.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles (CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 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.

On the drive from Somerset, NJ to Port Republic, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.

Gsp Toll South

35 mi in | ~50m

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 54m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 48.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.92 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Port Republic, 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 2.6 miles (NJ 18): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Port Republic, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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