How far is Long Hill, NJ from Somerset, NJ?
The driving distance from Long Hill, NJ to Somerset, NJ is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Hill and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and Somerset.
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Start on Long Hill Lane
112 m · 22 sec · Long Hill Lane
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Turn left onto Mountainview Road
58 m · 13 sec · Mountainview Road
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Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue
1904 ft · 46 sec · Fairmount Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2454 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
1161 ft · 33 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Diamond Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Diamond Hill Road
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Continue on New Providence Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn left onto Bonnie Burn Road
144 m · 14 sec · Bonnie Burn Road
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Take the ramp straight
79 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
87 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Rock Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1683 ft · 34 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on North Avenue
1644 ft · 40 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
546 ft · 21 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Market Road
1 mi · 3 min · New Market Road
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Stelton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Stelton Road
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Turn right onto Old New Brunswick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old New Brunswick Road
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Continue on Hoes Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · Hoes Lane
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Take the exit slight right toward River Road, Piscataway, Highland Park
819 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
788 ft · 24 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Landing Lane
1680 ft · 48 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Landing Lane
1485 ft · 27 sec · Landing Lane
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Continue on Franklin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Belmar Street
2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Abbott Road
966 ft · 47 sec · Abbott Road
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Turn left onto West Point Avenue
717 ft · 32 sec · West Point Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Point Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Hill and Somerset.
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.
Bonnie Burn Road
Merge slight left
4.33 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Long Hill 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 Hill to Somerset?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dunellen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Long Hill and 21.4 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Long Hill and Light Rain near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Dunellen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunellen.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 14.85 mi (23.9 km).
#1 Long Hill
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 8,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.7078800, -74.4296000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.
| Population | 965,424 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.4884900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.04 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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