How far is Blairstown, IA from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Blairstown, IA to Somerset, NJ is about 1034.5 miles (1664.9 km), with a travel time of about 19h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 918.3 miles (1477.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Road
1034.51 mi
19h 26m
Flight
918.26 mi
1477.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
918.26 mi
Kilometers
1477.79 km
Flight Time
01h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
1034.51 mi
Kilometers
1664.89 km
Drive Time
19h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 19h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Jul 22, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Wed, Jul 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-07-21T08:42
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Jul 22, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
19h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:26 AM to 3:56 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fremont
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Blairstown
516.2 mi
09h 43m
To Somerset
518.3 mi
09h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

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 Locust Street

    801 ft · 16 sec · Locust Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 21st Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 21st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 73rd Street

    21.7 mi · 25 min · 73rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport

    2293 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    351.3 mi · 6 hr 32 min

  24. 24

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

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  27. 27

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

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  34. 34

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  38. 38

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  40. 40

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
409 mi · 40%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 21%
I 280 East
196 mi · 19%
Indiana Toll Road
136 mi · 13%
73rd Street
21.7 mi · 2%
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Keep slight left

351 mi · 06h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
19h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
38h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.2 mi
918.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
09h 43m from Blairstown
Leave By
9:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Blairstown and Mostly Cloudy 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 1034.5 miles (1664.9 km) and usually takes 19h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 516.2 miles from Blairstown and 518.3 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 918.3 miles (1477.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $137.68 one way or $275.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 324.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blairstown and Somerset, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Blairstown and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

35 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

47 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

86 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

107 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 918.26 mi (1477.79 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

City in Benton County, Iowa, United States

Population653
Coordinates41.9094400, -92.0843500
Altitude256
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: Blairstown (-92.08435, 41.90944)
End: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1665 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)34h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)25h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)20h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)17h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)14h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)12h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
36.51 gal
138.19 L · about $137.68
Round trip
$275.36
73.02 gal · 276.38 L
Estimated CO2
324.5 kg one way
Round trip: 648.9 kg / 1431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $137.68 $275.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $155.28 $310.55
Premium $4.65 $169.92 $339.84
Diesel $5.30 $193.65 $387.30

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 Iowa · Jul 21, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blairstown, IA and Somerset, NJ. The current time in Blairstown is 08:42:56, although it is 09:42:56 in Somerset.

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.