How far is High Bridge, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from High Bridge, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Bridge and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Bridge and Somerset.
-
1
Start on Bridge Street
102 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
2 mi · 2 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
-
4
Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East
-
5
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville
1.3 km · 54 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick
1238 ft · 30 sec
-
10
Turn straight onto Easton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue
-
11
Turn straight
83 m · 11 sec
-
12
Turn right onto Foxwood Drive
2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive
1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive
-
14
Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road
124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road
-
15
Turn left onto Indiana Road
127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road
-
16
Turn right onto Concord Drive
939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive
-
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road
-
18
Turn right onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Bridge 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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 High Bridge 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 High Bridge to Somerset?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from High Bridge and 15.5 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around High Bridge and Partly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Bridge and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.21 km).
#1 High Bridge
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 3,388 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670500, -74.8957200 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.42 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
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