How far is Hope, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Hope, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 01h 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hope and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope and Somerset.
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Start on Walnut Street
565 ft · 25 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto Millbrook Road
593 ft · 13 sec · Millbrook Road
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Turn right onto Hope - Blairstown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong
1872 ft · 46 sec · ramp to I-80 Eastbound
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
14.6 mi · 17 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 Hope 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.
Sunny leaving Hope and Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hope to Somerset?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 24.9 miles from Hope and 24.9 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hope and 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 Hope and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 38.02 mi (61.19 km).
#1 Hope
Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 40.9112100, -74.9673900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: Somerset (-74.48849, 40.4976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
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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