How far is Chatham, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Chatham, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Somerset.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Fairmount Avenue
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Turn left onto Southern Boulevard
804 ft · 23 sec · Southern Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road
2682 ft · 57 sec · River Road
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Continue on Passaic Street
3101 ft · 1 min · Passaic Street
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Continue on South Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Diamond Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on New Providence Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn left onto Bonnie Burn Road
144 m · 14 sec · Bonnie Burn Road
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Take the ramp straight
79 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
87 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1683 ft · 34 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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Continue on Hoes Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · Hoes Lane
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Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Piscataway, Highland Park
819 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
788 ft · 24 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1680 ft · 48 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 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 Chatham 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.
Bonnie Burn Road
Merge slight left
4.33 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chatham and Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatham to Somerset?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Chatham and 25.7 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chatham and Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
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 Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.46 km).
#1 Chatham
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,601 |
| Coordinates | 40.7409300, -74.3837600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.42 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
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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