How far is Long Beach, NJ from Somerset, NJ?

The driving distance from Long Beach, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.9 mi
01h 35m
Flight
58.97 mi
94.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.97 mi
Kilometers
94.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.9 mi
Kilometers
128.59 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 6:55 AM EST
Return by in Long Beach
Thu, Nov 12, 8:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-11-12T05:19
Arrive Somerset
Thu, Nov 12, 6:55 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM EST
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Long Beach
40 mi
00h 47m
To Somerset
39.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Long Beach Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Surf City as the closest live forecast in the Ocean County weather hub.

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Somerset.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    724 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Central Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    1752 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 8th Street

    47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    33.2 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 138 East, I 195 West, NJ 34: Belmar, Trenton

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 195 West: Trenton

    1389 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1311 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan

    1289 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    138 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Memorial Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Parkway

  23. 23

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

    2951 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto George Street

    1080 ft · 19 sec · George Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Landing Lane

    1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  28. 28

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

    966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
33.2 mi · 42%
NJ 18 North
22.4 mi · 28%
NJ 34 North
8.31 mi · 10%
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
6.45 mi · 8%
Memorial Parkway
1.93 mi · 2%
North Central Avenue
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

33.2 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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
00h 47m from Long Beach
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Long Beach and Light Rain near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Somerset?

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Long Beach and 39.9 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.38 one way or $22.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Long Beach and Light Rain near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 58.97 mi (94.9 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Township in Ocean County, New Jersey

Population3,073
Coordinates39.6856800, -74.1448600
Altitude2
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: Tranquility Lane (-74.145911, 39.685967)
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $11.38
Round trip
$22.76
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $11.38 $22.76
Mid-grade $4.67 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.98 $14.04 $28.07
Diesel $6.27 $17.69 $35.37

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Somerset. The current time is 05:19:11.

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.