How far is Knowlton, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Knowlton, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.89 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.13 mi
66.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.89 mi
Kilometers
88.33 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Knowlton
Fri, Sep 25, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knowlton
2026-09-25T14:01
Arrive Somerset
Fri, Sep 25, 3:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knowlton
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
High Bridge
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Knowlton
27.3 mi
00h 34m
To Somerset
27.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magnolia Drive

    39 m · 7 sec · Magnolia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Knowlton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Knowlton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    16.9 mi · 26 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

    1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

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

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Easton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Easton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    83 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Foxwood Drive

    2731 ft · 2 min · Foxwood Drive

  14. 14

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

    1387 ft · 1 min · Winston Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kingsbridge Road

    124 m · 21 sec · Kingsbridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    127 m · 20 sec · Indiana Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Concord Drive

    939 ft · 46 sec · Concord Drive

  18. 18

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

    22 m · 6 sec · Abbott Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knowlton 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 South BEGIN
16.9 mi · 31%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 22%
I 287 South
10.6 mi · 19%
Knowlton Road
4.02 mi · 7%
Easton Avenue
2.61 mi · 5%
Foxwood Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Route 31 South BEGIN

Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

16.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Bridge
00h 34m from Knowlton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knowlton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knowlton to Somerset?

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

High Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Knowlton and 27.5 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.53 one way or $17.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knowlton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near High Bridge

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

42 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

45 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

49 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

51 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knowlton and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 41.13 mi (66.2 km).

Knowlton

#1 Knowlton

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,930
Coordinates40.9303800, -75.0279500
Altitude215
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: Magnolia Drive (-75.028001, 40.930229)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $8.53
Round trip
$17.06
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $8.53 $17.06
Mid-grade $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Premium $5.24 $10.17 $20.35
Diesel $6.45 $12.51 $25.01

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Knowlton and Somerset. The current time is 14:01:30.

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.