How far is Lambertville, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Lambertville, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
30.02 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.58 mi
41.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.58 mi
Kilometers
41.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.32 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 1:46 PM EDT
Return by in Lambertville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lambertville
2026-10-15T12:57
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 1:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lambertville
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
Montgomery
NJ

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Lambertville
15 mi
00h 24m
To Somerset
15 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    15 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: Flemington

    2700 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Old York Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Old York Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Amwell Road

    12.2 mi · 21 min · Amwell Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Millstone Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Amwell Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    123 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Amwell Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Amwell Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Girard Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Girard Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    569 ft · 27 sec · Clinton Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Point Avenue

    132 m · 19 sec · West Point Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lambertville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amwell Road
16.3 mi · 54%
Old York Road
3.45 mi · 11%
US 202 North
2.12 mi · 7%
Hamilton Street
1.26 mi · 4%
Millstone Bypass
0.79 mi · 3%
Girard Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Amwell Road

Continue on Amwell Road

12.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
00h 24m from Lambertville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lambertville and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Lambertville and 15 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lambertville and Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

29 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lambertville and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).

Lambertville

#1 Lambertville

City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,790
Coordinates40.3659400, -74.9429400
Altitude22
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: South Main Street (-74.942809, 40.365962)
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 $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $5.18 $5.49 $10.97
Diesel $6.32 $6.70 $13.39

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lambertville and Somerset. The current time is 12:57:56.

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.