How far is Fredon, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Fredon, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredon and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredon and Somerset.
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Start on the route
2363 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Willows Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Willows Road
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Continue on Fredon - Springdale Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fredon - Springdale Road
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Continue on Fredon Road
981 ft · 27 sec · Fredon Road
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
1170 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
1557 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Easton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn straight
83 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive
1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive
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Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road
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Turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road
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Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn right 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 Fredon 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.
US 206 South
Continue straight
17.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fredon 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 Fredon to Somerset?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Fredon and 24 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fredon and Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredon and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.99 km).
#1 Fredon
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 3,145 |
| Coordinates | 41.0392600, -74.8087800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.42 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
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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