How far is Irvington, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Irvington, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
30.01 mi
00h 41m
Flight
20.98 mi
33.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.01 mi
Kilometers
48.3 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Irvington
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-09-23T08:36
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Irvington
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Somerset
16.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stuyvesant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Stuyvesant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyons Avenue

    1568 ft · 39 sec · Lyons Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    635 ft · 22 sec · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward GSP South: Garden State Parkway South

    145 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway

    755 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  21. 21

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
11.8 mi · 39%
US 1 South
7.22 mi · 24%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 6%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 4%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 3%
Stuyvesant Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

11.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 20m from Irvington
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Irvington 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 Irvington to Somerset?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Irvington and 16.7 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Irvington and Partly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.76 km).

Irvington

#1 Irvington

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population54,226
Coordinates40.7323200, -74.2348700
Altitude47
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: Stuyvesant Avenue (-74.235048, 40.732351)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.38
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.69 $9.38
Mid-grade $4.96 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $5.27 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $6.46 $6.85 $13.70

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Irvington and Somerset. The current time is 08:36:52.

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.