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Trip from Willingboro, 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

1h 4m

Distance

44.3 mi

71 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Willingboro, NJ

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community in Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States

Somerset, NJ

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 44.3-mile drive from Willingboro, NJ, to Somerset, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-295, Brunswick Pike, and Rancocas-Springfield Road, this route offers a mixed driving experience suitable for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. You'll find this drive to be practical and efficient, making it a good choice when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. It's designed for convenience, not necessarily for extended sightseeing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 295 19.6 mi 22m
Brunswick Pike 15.5 mi 21m
Rancocas-Springfield Road 1.3 mi 2m
Jersey Avenue 1 mi 2m
Franklin Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Somerset Street 0.8 mi 1m
How Lane 0.7 mi 1m
Mount Holly Road 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 295 — 19.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willingboro, NJ and Somerset, NJ.

1

Start on East River Drive

74 ft · 6 sec · East River Drive
2

Turn right onto CR 630

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Veterans Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on CR 630

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Woodlane Road
4

Turn left onto CR 635

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Springside Road
5

Continue on CR 635

1.3 mi · 2 min · Rancocas-Springfield Road
6

Turn right onto CR 634

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sunset Road
7

Turn right onto CR 541

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Mount Holly Road
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 295 North: Trenton
9

Merge onto I 295

20 mi · 22 min · I 295
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 1

16 mi · 21 min · Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
14

Turn right onto NJ 91

1.0 mi · 2 min · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto CR 680

0.7 mi · 1 min · How Lane
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto NJ 27

0.8 mi · 1 min · Somerset Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto CR 617

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Holly Street

240 ft · 12 sec · Holly Street
19

Turn right onto Arden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Arden Street
20

At end of road, turn left onto Abbott Road

262 ft · 16 sec · Abbott Road
21

Turn left onto West Point Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West Point Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

West Point Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Trenton, NJ, NJ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trenton, NJ

22 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

Mansfield, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trenton, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Willingboro, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 630 / Veterans Parkway

Turn right onto CR 630 / Veterans Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 295

Merge onto I 295

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
23.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A-B Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
8
23.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 67A Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
6
42.7 mi into trip | ~59m in | CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 617 / Franklin Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.34 one way

$14.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.04 $16.09
premium $4.93 $8.59 $17.18
diesel $5.61 $9.78 $19.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.3 0 $4.65 $2.13
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.88 $1.77
EV Truck/SUV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Willingboro, NJ

Late night in Willingboro on Sunday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, NJ

Late night in Somerset on Sunday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

11 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 4m 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 mixed drive on this 44.3-mile journey, with 45% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.6 miles on I-295, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Brunswick Pike and Rancocas-Springfield Road, the driving character will likely change, introducing more local traffic and potentially varied speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the more varied pace of surface streets, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.

45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on I 295.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 630 / Veterans Parkway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (CR 630 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Willingboro, NJ and Somerset, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton and New Brunswick.

Trenton

23.6 mi in | ~30m

New Brunswick

39.9 mi in | ~53m

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 1h 4m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on I 295. 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 (CR 630 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 295): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. 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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