How far is Belvidere, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Belvidere, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belvidere and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere and Somerset.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
16.9 mi · 26 min · Route 31 South BEGIN
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Easton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn straight
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive
1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belvidere and Somerset.
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.
Route 31 South BEGIN
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
16.9 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Belvidere 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 Belvidere to Somerset?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Belvidere and 24.7 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belvidere and Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belvidere and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 38.48 mi (61.92 km).
#1 Belvidere
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 2,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.8298200, -75.0776700 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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