How far is Kinnelon, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Kinnelon, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.7 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.41 mi
56.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.41 mi
Kilometers
56.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.7 mi
Kilometers
81.6 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Kinnelon
Wed, Sep 23, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kinnelon
2026-09-23T11:19
Arrive Somerset
Wed, Sep 23, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kinnelon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bernardsville
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Kinnelon
25.2 mi
00h 27m
To Somerset
25.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°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 Kinnelon and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kiel Avenue

    31 m · 7 sec · Kiel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Lake Road

    661 ft · 21 sec · Maple Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kinnelon Road

    2611 ft · 56 sec · Kinnelon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Morristown

    2871 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, South Bound Brook, New Brunswick

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winston Drive

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  16. 16

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinnelon and Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
42.8 mi · 84%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 5%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Kinnelon Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Winston Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
CR 527
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

32.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernardsville
00h 27m from Kinnelon
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kinnelon 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 Kinnelon to Somerset?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Kinnelon and 25.5 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

27 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kinnelon and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 35.41 mi (56.98 km).

Kinnelon

#1 Kinnelon

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,852
Coordinates41.0017600, -74.3671000
Altitude217
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: Kiel Avenue (-74.367065, 41.001742)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.82
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $7.91 $15.82
Mid-grade $4.97 $8.89 $17.79
Premium $5.26 $9.42 $18.83
Diesel $6.47 $11.57 $23.14

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

There is no time difference between Kinnelon and Somerset. The current time is 11:19:09.

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.