How far is Alpine, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Alpine, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.1 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.06 mi
69.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.06 mi
Kilometers
69.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.1 mi
Kilometers
85.46 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Tue, May 5, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-05-05T08:34
Arrive Somerset
Tue, May 5, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Alpine
25.7 mi
00h 33m
To Somerset
27.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Lane

    1388 ft · 1 min · Warren Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Closter Dock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Closter Dock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Anderson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Anderson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highwood Avenue

    612 ft · 18 sec · Highwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Jay Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Riveredge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  23. 23

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
32.8 mi · 62%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 5%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 3%
County Road
1.69 mi · 3%
South Washington Avenue
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 33m from Alpine
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Somerset?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Alpine and 27.4 miles from Somerset.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpine and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 43.06 mi (69.3 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population1,841
Coordinates40.9559300, -73.9312500
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Lane (-73.931203, 40.955904)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Somerset. The current time is 08:34:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.