How far is Atlantic City, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Atlantic City, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
105.01 mi
01h 54m
Flight
78.39 mi
126.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.39 mi
Kilometers
126.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.01 mi
Kilometers
169 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Atlantic City
Wed, Apr 22, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantic City
2026-04-22T09:42
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantic City
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
Toms River
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Atlantic City
52.4 mi
00h 57m
To Somerset
52.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic City and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlantic Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    1030 ft · 21 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    44.2 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  20. 20

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  25. 25

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic City 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
60 mi · 57%
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 21%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 8%
Atlantic City Expressway
6.74 mi · 6%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 2%
GSP North
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toms River
00h 57m from Atlantic City
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlantic City to Somerset?

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Atlantic City and 52.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Somerset is Chance Rain Showers.

Stop Ideas Near Toms River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toms River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toms River.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

54 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

61 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

63 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic City and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 78.39 mi (126.16 km).

Atlantic City

#1 Atlantic City

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population37,743
Coordinates39.3641500, -74.4230600
Altitude2
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: Atlantic Avenue (-74.423032, 39.364151)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantic City and Somerset. The current time is 09:42:00.

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.