How far is Bordentown, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Bordentown, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 45m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bordentown and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bordentown and Somerset.
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Start on Farnsworth Avenue
2750 ft · 1 min · Farnsworth Avenue
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Turn right onto Burlington Pike
2277 ft · 35 sec · Burlington Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
2872 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 22 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 91: Jersey Ave, New Brunswick
1918 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto How Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · How Lane
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Holly Street
73 m · 13 sec · Holly Street
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Turn right onto Arden Street
2384 ft · 2 min · Arden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
80 m · 17 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left 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 Bordentown 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.
Brunswick Pike
Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
15.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Bordentown 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 Bordentown to Somerset?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Princeton Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Bordentown and 23.1 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bordentown and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton Junction.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bordentown and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 km).
#1 Bordentown
City in Burlington, New Jersey
| Population | 12,064 |
| Coordinates | 40.1462200, -74.7118300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
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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