How far is Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
39.62 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.62 mi
52.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.62 mi
Kilometers
63.77 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Avon-by-the-Sea
Wed, Apr 22, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon-by-the-Sea
2026-04-22T06:57
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon-by-the-Sea
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Freehold
NJ

Census designated place

From Avon-by-the-Sea
19.8 mi
00h 26m
To Somerset
19.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Avon-by-the-Sea and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon-by-the-Sea and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sylvania Avenue

    1827 ft · 54 sec · Sylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    147 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1575 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Sylvania Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brighton Avenue

    63 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on NJ 18 North: Eatontown, Brighton Avenue

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  15. 15

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon-by-the-Sea and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
32.9 mi · 83%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 5%
West Sylvania Avenue
1.42 mi · 4%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Sylvania Avenue
0.74 mi · 2%
Easton Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Freehold
00h 26m from Avon-by-the-Sea
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Avon-by-the-Sea and 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 Avon-by-the-Sea to Somerset?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

East Freehold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Avon-by-the-Sea and 19.8 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Avon-by-the-Sea and Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near East Freehold

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Freehold, 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 East Freehold.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

29 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

32 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

43 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon-by-the-Sea and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 32.62 mi (52.5 km).

Avon-by-the-Sea

#1 Avon-by-the-Sea

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population1,783
Coordinates40.1923400, -74.0159700
Altitude4
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: 3rd Avenue (-74.016024, 40.192344)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.44 $12.88
Premium $4.95 $6.94 $13.87
Diesel $5.98 $8.37 $16.74

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 Avon-by-the-Sea and Somerset. The current time is 06:57:47.

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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.