How far is Little Falls, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Little Falls, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
38.66 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.56 mi
47.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.56 mi
Kilometers
47.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.66 mi
Kilometers
62.21 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Little Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-10-15T12:54
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Oct 15, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
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
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Little Falls
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Somerset
19.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Little Falls and Somerset.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    873 ft · 18 sec · Long Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    92 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Notch Road

    1413 ft · 39 sec · Notch Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    59 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  12. 12

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

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

    643 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

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

    755 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  21. 21

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  26. 26

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 56%
US 1 South
7.22 mi · 19%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 5%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
Notch Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 25m from Little Falls
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Falls 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 Little Falls to Somerset?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Little Falls and 19.3 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.58 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population14,412
Coordinates40.8689900, -74.2082000
Altitude110
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: Ridge Road (-74.208599, 40.869212)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.64 $13.27
Premium $5.18 $7.04 $14.08
Diesel $6.32 $8.59 $17.18

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 Little Falls and Somerset. The current time is 12:54:24.

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.