How far is Clayton, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Clayton, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
City in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Somerset.
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Start on East Academy Street
18 m · 4 sec · East Academy Street
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Turn right onto North Delsea Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Delsea Drive
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Continue on North Delsea South
1.4 km · 1 min · North Delsea South
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Continue on Delsea Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive
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Turn left onto South Woodbury Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Woodbury Road
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Turn straight onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodbury-Glassboro Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Trenton
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 47 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 Clayton and Somerset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 North
Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Clayton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Somerset?
The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Clayton and 46.5 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clayton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Cornwells Heights
Trenton Transit Center
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 66.08 mi (106.35 km).
#1 Clayton
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.6601100, -75.0921200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $4.43 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Diesel | $6.22 | $18.60 | $37.21 |
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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