Origin
Somerset, NJ
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, NJ to Victory Gardens, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Victory Gardens, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
This 39.8-mile drive from Somerset to Victory Gardens, New Jersey, is a quick 56-minute trip, making it an ideal one-day excursion. Primarily utilizing I-287 and NJ 10, with a stretch on Easton Avenue, this route keeps you on the highway for about 86% of the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, and with no recommended stops, it’s a straightforward point-to-point drive. This route is entirely within the Northeast region and stays within New Jersey, offering a practical way to cover a short distance without significant time commitment or expense.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| NJ 10 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Winston Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| John F Kennedy Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Salem Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Concord Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Point Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 28.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, NJ and Victory Gardens, 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
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 287
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 287
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 10 West: Dover
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on NJ 10
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto CR 665
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Salem Street
16
Turn left onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
17
Turn right onto Washington Place
193 ft
·
12 sec
·
Washington Place
18
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Washington Avenue
19
Turn right onto Garfield Avenue
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Garfield Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.9 — 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
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.
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 287
Keep slight right at fork onto I 287 toward I 78 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East: New York City
8
32.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
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 39
Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 10 West: Dover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward NJ 10 West: Dover
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.60 one way
$13.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Victory Gardens, NJ
Morning in Victory Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bedminster, NJ
20 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
18 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
56m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this drive, with 86% of the route on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.6 miles on I-287, which provides a consistent, faster pace. As you transition to NJ 10 and then Easton Avenue, the character might shift slightly, but the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing but rather for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss, characterized by its predominantly high-speed segments.
86% 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: 28.6 mi on I 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 287 and NJ 10. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Abbott Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (John F Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Victory Gardens, NJ, road signs point toward Mahwah and Whippany.
Mahwah
3.8 mi in
|
~9m
Whippany
32.7 mi in
|
~43m
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 56m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on I 287. 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 Victory Gardens, 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 1 miles (John F Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Victory Gardens, 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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