How far is Ewing, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Ewing, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ewing and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ewing and Somerset.
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Start on the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue
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Turn left onto Pennington Road
2228 ft · 52 sec · Pennington Road
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Turn right onto Ewingville Road
2140 ft · 59 sec · Ewingville Road
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Turn left onto Federal City Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Federal City Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
842 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick
1.1 km · 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 Ewing 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 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 Ewing 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 Ewing to Somerset?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Plainsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Ewing and 15 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ewing and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Plainsboro
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 Plainsboro.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ewing and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 22.72 mi (36.57 km).
#1 Ewing
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 36,442 |
| Coordinates | 40.2698300, -74.7998800 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
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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