How far is Bedminster, NJ from Hillsborough, NJ?

The driving distance from Bedminster, NJ to Hillsborough, NJ is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.75 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.06 mi
22.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.06 mi
Kilometers
22.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.95 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsborough
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Bedminster
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedminster
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Hillsborough
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedminster
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Raritan
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Bedminster
8 mi
00h 13m
To Hillsborough
8.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedminster and Hillsborough.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedminster and Hillsborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Somerville Road

    2034 ft · 35 sec · Somerville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hillsborough Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Willow Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedminster and Hillsborough.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Somerville Circle
7.25 mi · 43%
I 287 South
4.23 mi · 25%
US 202 South
1.64 mi · 10%
Somerville Road
1.5 mi · 9%
Hillsborough Road
0.94 mi · 6%
US 206 South
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Somerville Circle

Exit the rotary

7.15 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raritan
00h 13m from Bedminster
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bedminster and Chance Rain Showers near Hillsborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedminster to Hillsborough?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raritan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Bedminster and 8.8 miles from Hillsborough.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bedminster and Chance Rain Showers near Hillsborough.

Stop Ideas Near Raritan

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedminster and Hillsborough. Straight-line distance: 14.06 mi (22.63 km).

Bedminster

#1 Bedminster

Township of New Jersey

Population7,949
Coordinates40.6806600, -74.6454400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Hillsborough

#2 Hillsborough

Township in Somerset county, New Jersey

Population40,105
Coordinates40.4776000, -74.6268200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.645406, 40.680601)
End: Willow Road (-74.62687, 40.477611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedminster and Hillsborough. The current time is 23:06:04.

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.