How far is Highlands, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Highlands, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highlands and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highlands and Somerset.
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Start on Sea Drift Avenue
24 m · 11 sec · Sea Drift Avenue
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Turn left onto Bay Avenue
788 ft · 27 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn left onto Waterwitch Avenue
149 m · 13 sec · Waterwitch Avenue
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Continue on Linden Avenue
1541 ft · 45 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn right onto Navesink Avenue
1352 ft · 28 sec · Navesink Avenue
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 West: Highlands
556 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto Leonardville Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Leonardville Road
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Turn right onto Cherry Tree Farm Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cherry Tree Farm Road
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit right toward CR 516: Keyport, Matawan
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
98 m · 16 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
975 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Maple Place
761 ft · 13 sec · Maple Place
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Continue on Lower Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lower Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue
1 km · 1 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Continue on Old Bridge-Matawan Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Old Bridge-Matawan Road
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Continue on Old Bridge-Englishtown Road
114 m · 10 sec · Old Bridge-Englishtown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
6.6 mi · 9 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Memorial Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Easton Avenue, So Bound Brook
2951 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto George Street
1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left 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 Highlands 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Highlands and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highlands to Somerset?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Highlands and 19.1 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Highlands and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
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 Morristown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highlands and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 km).
#1 Highlands
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 4,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.4037200, -73.9915300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.28 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
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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