How far is Fair Haven, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Fair Haven, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.25 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.5 mi
41.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.5 mi
Kilometers
41.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.25 mi
Kilometers
56.73 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Fair Haven
Wed, Sep 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Haven
2026-09-23T10:47
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Haven
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
Morganville
NJ

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fair Haven
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Somerset
19 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Fisk Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Fisk Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    629 ft · 32 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road

    2810 ft · 56 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rector Place

    66 m · 4 sec · Rector Place

  7. 7

    Continue on Shrewsbury Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shrewsbury Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newman Springs Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Newman Springs Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Newman Springs Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Newman Springs Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Newman Springs Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  22. 22

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Haven and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 18 North
12.9 mi · 36%
Newman Springs Road
10.9 mi · 31%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 5%
East Front Street
1.61 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Shrewsbury Avenue
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 18 North

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morganville
00h 25m from Fair Haven
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven to Somerset?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Morganville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Fair Haven and 19 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fair Haven and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Morganville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morganville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

22 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

33 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

37 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Haven and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 25.5 mi (41.04 km).

Fair Haven

#1 Fair Haven

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,710
Coordinates40.3606700, -74.0381900
Altitude9
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: Fisk Street (-74.038544, 40.36102)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.96 $6.15 $12.31
Premium $5.27 $6.53 $13.06
Diesel $6.46 $8.01 $16.03

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fair Haven and Somerset. The current time is 10:47:19.

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.