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

The driving distance from Fair Lawn, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
50.73 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.85 mi
57.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.85 mi
Kilometers
57.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.73 mi
Kilometers
81.65 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Fair Lawn
Wed, Sep 23, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Lawn
2026-09-23T12:49
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Lawn
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 Fair Lawn
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To Somerset
27.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 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 Lawn and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Street

    1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    2859 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McLean Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2119 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    17.3 mi · 20 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    99 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 18

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  19. 19

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  24. 24

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Lawn 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Boulevard
21.1 mi · 42%
New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 34%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 4%
State Route 18
0.97 mi · 2%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
NJ 18 East
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

17.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 30m from Fair Lawn
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fair Lawn 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 Lawn to Somerset?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 23.1 miles from Fair Lawn and 27.7 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fair Lawn and Partly Sunny 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 9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.5 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 10.9 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 Fair Lawn and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.69 km).

Fair Lawn

#1 Fair Lawn

Borough in New Jersey

Population32,877
Coordinates40.9403800, -74.1318100
Altitude30
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: 11th Street (-74.132118, 40.940304)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.82
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $7.91 $15.82
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.89 $17.79
Premium $5.26 $9.42 $18.83
Diesel $6.47 $11.57 $23.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fair Lawn and Somerset. The current time is 12:49:58.

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.