How far is Hazlet, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Hazlet, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.49 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.63 mi
26.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.63 mi
Kilometers
26.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.41 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Hazlet
Thu, Sep 17, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazlet
2026-09-17T22:28
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Sep 17, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hazlet
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Old Bridge
NJ

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Hazlet
11 mi
00h 16m
To Somerset
13.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmdel Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Holmdel Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan

    56 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    98 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway

    975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Maple Place

    761 ft · 13 sec · Maple Place

  7. 7

    Continue on Lower Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · New Brunswick Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Bridge-Matawan Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Old Bridge-Matawan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Bridge-Englishtown Road

    114 m · 10 sec · Old Bridge-Englishtown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    6.6 mi · 9 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  20. 20

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazlet 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
6.62 mi · 27%
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
5.94 mi · 24%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.35 mi · 6%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 3%
Lower Main Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

6.62 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Bridge
00h 16m from Hazlet
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hazlet 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 Hazlet to Somerset?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Old Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Hazlet and 13.5 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hazlet and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Old Bridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Bridge, 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 Old Bridge.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

11 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

24 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazlet and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 16.63 mi (26.77 km).

Hazlet

#1 Hazlet

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population19,641
Coordinates40.4156600, -74.1909800
Altitude24
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: Holmdel Road (-74.191096, 40.41565)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.61
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.81 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.28 $8.56
Premium $5.27 $4.53 $9.06
Diesel $6.22 $5.35 $10.70

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazlet and Somerset. The current time is 22:28:30.

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.