How far is Demarest, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Demarest, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
54.71 mi
01h 10m
Flight
42 mi
67.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42 mi
Kilometers
67.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.71 mi
Kilometers
88.05 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sun, Sep 20, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Demarest
Sun, Sep 20, 3:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demarest
2026-09-20T13:11
Arrive Somerset
Sun, Sep 20, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demarest
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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Demarest
24.7 mi
00h 35m
To Somerset
30 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hardenburgh Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hardenburgh Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1290 ft · 22 sec · Schraalenburgh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    22.2 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook

    2951 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  23. 23

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Demarest 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
32.8 mi · 60%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 6%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 5%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 4%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 3%
Hardenburgh Avenue
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

22.2 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 35m from Demarest
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Demarest and Light Rain Likely near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Demarest to Somerset?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Demarest and 30 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.55 one way or $17.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Demarest and Light Rain Likely near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demarest and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 42 mi (67.6 km).

Demarest

#1 Demarest

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,838
Coordinates40.9573200, -73.9634700
Altitude11
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: Hardenburgh Avenue (-73.963474, 40.957194)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $8.55
Round trip
$17.09
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $8.55 $17.09
Mid-grade $4.99 $9.62 $19.24
Premium $5.27 $10.16 $20.32
Diesel $6.45 $12.45 $24.91

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 · Sep 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Demarest and Somerset. The current time is 13:11:48.

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.