Origin
Victory Gardens, NJ
Morning in Victory Gardens on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Victory Gardens, NJ to Somerset, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.7 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Victory Gardens, NJ
Joel Zar
Somerset, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.7-mile drive from Victory Gardens to Somerset, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 54 minutes. You'll primarily be on Interstate 287 and New Jersey Route 10, with a significant portion of the journey, 86%, focused on highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this trip is an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The route is efficient, making it ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B without extensive scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 287 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| NJ 10 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Easton Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Route 10 East | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Foxwood Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Winston Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Concord Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Salem Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 287
— 28.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victory Gardens, NJ and Somerset, NJ.
1
Start on Garfield Avenue
157 ft
·
13 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn right onto Washington Place
193 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Place
4
Turn left onto Franklin Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Franklin Road
5
Turn right onto CR 665
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Salem Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 665
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
S. Salem Street
7
Take the ramp
94 ft
·
2 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
9
Merge onto NJ 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
12
Merge onto I 287
18 mi
·
22 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto CR 527
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn straight
271 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foxwood Drive
18
At end of road, turn left onto Winston Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winston Drive
19
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
407 ft
·
21 sec
·
Kingsbridge Road
20
Turn left onto Indiana Road
418 ft
·
20 sec
·
Indiana Road
21
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Concord Drive
22
At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road
71 ft
·
5 sec
·
Abbott Road
23
Turn right onto West Point Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
West Point 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Victory Gardens, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 665 / South Salem Street
Turn right onto CR 665 / South Salem Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
25.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 287
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
35.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
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 10
Toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
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 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
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
Somerset, NJ
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 39.7-mile trip, with 86% of it spent on major roadways. Your longest continuous stretch will be about 28.6 miles on I-287, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive utilizes efficient interstate corridors like I-287, you'll also navigate sections of NJ 10 and Easton Avenue, which may present a different driving feel as you approach your destination. This mix ensures a dynamic, yet predominantly fast-paced, journey.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 39.7 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: near the start (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Victory Gardens, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Morristown Airport, Bound Brook and New Brunswick.
Morristown Airport
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Bound Brook
35.5 mi in
|
~44m
New Brunswick
35.5 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 54m. Total distance: 39.7 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 (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 Somerset, 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: near the start (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 665 / South Salem Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Somerset, 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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