How far is Blairstown, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.97 mi
01h 15m
Flight
41.65 mi
67.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.65 mi
Kilometers
67.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.97 mi
Kilometers
93.29 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-10-15T13:01
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
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
Chester
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Blairstown
27.2 mi
00h 37m
To Somerset
30.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carhart Street

    119 m · 25 sec · Carhart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1990 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

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

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  22. 22

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 30%
Christopher Columbus Highway
14.8 mi · 26%
I 287 South
11.7 mi · 20%
Hope Road
3.51 mi · 6%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 5%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 206 South

Continue straight

17.3 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
00h 37m from Blairstown
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blairstown 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 Blairstown to Somerset?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Blairstown and 30.8 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

38 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

39 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

44 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
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: Carhart Street (-74.960235, 40.982901)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $8.76
Round trip
$17.52
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $8.76 $17.52
Mid-grade $4.88 $9.95 $19.91
Premium $5.18 $10.56 $21.11
Diesel $6.32 $12.89 $25.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairstown and Somerset. The current time is 13:01:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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