Origin
Somerset, NJ
Late night in Somerset on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Readington, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Readington, NJ
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Trip Overview
Somerset, NJ to Readington, NJ is 17.8 miles and takes about 30m via US 202 and I-287, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, offering a straightforward journey. The route is a mixed drive, meaning you'll experience both highway speeds and potentially some slower sections as you navigate between major roads. It's a quick trip, perfect for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed, and ideal for those looking for a simple transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| I 287 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| US 22 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Readington Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Old York Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Winston Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Readington, NJ.
1
Start on West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Point Avenue
2
Turn left onto Abbott Road
71 ft
·
4 sec
·
Abbott Road
3
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Indiana Road
418 ft
·
19 sec
·
Indiana Road
5
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
407 ft
·
23 sec
·
Kingsbridge Road
6
Turn left onto Winston Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
John F Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
10
Merge onto I 287
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 287
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 22
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
13
Continue on US 22
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 22
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan
15
Merge onto US 202; US 206
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 202; US 206
16
Turn right onto CR 637
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old York Road
17
Continue on CR 637
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dreahook Road
18
Continue on CR 620
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Readington Road
19
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Abbott Road
Turn left onto Abbott Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Indiana Road
At end of road, turn left onto Indiana Road
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
John F Kennedy Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto John F Kennedy Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 527 / Easton Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 527 / Easton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 14B
Toward US 22 West: Clinton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Readington, NJ
Late night in Readington on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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?
Expect a drive that's about 60% highway, primarily utilizing US 202 and I-287. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, transitioning between faster highway speeds and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.7 miles along US 202, offering a sustained period of consistent travel. As you progress, the route shifts between these main arteries, giving you a feel for the varied terrain and road types within this part of New Jersey.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Abbott Road.
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 17.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 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.
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 Readington, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah, Princeton and Raritan.
Mahwah
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Princeton
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
Raritan
10.7 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Somerset, NJ
Full guide →Somerset is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • Tulipwood — historic building
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 30m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on US 202. 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 Readington, 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 0.1 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Readington, 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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